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  

The 2013-14 application is available May 2 - May 23, 2014.

2013-14 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant Application Available

Participating Schools  

• 2012-2013 Participating Schools  

Training   

• Training Manual  
• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program 2012-2013 PowerPoint 
• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program 2012-2013 Workshop

Program Operation Forms  

• Justification for Large Purchase Equipment 
• Production Record 
• Reimbursement Form 
• School Food Authority Site Monitoring Form 
• Security Authorization Form 
• Informal Procurement Form 

Nutrition Education  

• 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   

• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Claim Instructions  
• 2012-2013 Important Dates for Budgets and Claims 

Guidance   

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