Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) at the national level.  

The goal of the FFVP is to:  

• Create healthier school environments by providing healthier food choices  
• Expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience  
• Increase children's fruit and vegetable consumption  
• Make a difference in children's diets to impact their present and future health  

Application  

Please look for the 2014-2015 application in the Spring of 2014.

Participating Schools  

• 2013-2014 Participating Schools  

Training   

• Training Manual 2013-2014 - Part 1
• Training Manual 2013-2014 - Part 2
• Training Manual 2013-2014 - Part 3
• Training Manual 2013-2014 - Part 4
• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program 2013-2014 PowerPoint 

Administrative Review

• 2013-2014 FFVP SFAs Up for Administrative Reviews
• FFVP Administrative Review Checklist

Program Operation Forms  

• Justification of FFVP Equipment Purchase Form
• Production Record 
• Reimbursement Form 
• FFVP Self-Monitoring Form
• Security Authorization Form 
• Informal Procurement Form 

Nutrition Education  

• Michigan Harvest of the Month Nutrition Director Guide
• Michigan Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Education Resources  

• Michigan Harvest -of- the- Month Menu Slicks

  • Apples
  • Berries 
  • Asparagus
  • Carrots
  • Greens
  • Tomatoes
  • Strawberries
  • Winter Squash

   

  Spanish Translation Michigan Harvest of the Month Family News

  • Apples
  • Asparagus
  • Berries 
  • Carrots
  • Greens
  • Strawberries
  • Winter Squash

Claim Process   

• 2013-2014 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Claim Instructions
• 2013-2014 Important Dates for Budgets and Claims

Guidance   

• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Handbook  
• USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program   
• Fruits and Vegetables Galore