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Welcome to the USDA Guidance Portal. This web portal is a searchable, indexed database that contains guidance documents issued by USDA and its agencies that are in effect today. The guidance documents contained herein lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. The USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through this guidance portal, except to establish historical facts. The Department reserves the right to remove any such documents at any time from this Portal.

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CACFP Meal Pattern Training Slides: Using the Nutrition Facts Label Child Nutrition September 14, 2026
Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutrition Professionals Child Nutrition September 1, 2026
Harvest to Hallways: Resources for Procuring Local Foods in School Year 2026-2027 Child Nutrition August 24, 2026
Summary of the Professional Standards for School Nutrition Professionals Child Nutrition July 24, 2026
CACFP Meal Pattern Training Slides: Serving Meats and Meat Alternates at Breakfast Child Nutrition July 22, 2026
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program: Allocation of Funds for FY 2027 Child Nutrition July 13, 2026
Farm to School Grant Program: Grantee Period of Performance Checklist Fiscal Year 2026 Child Nutrition July 7, 2026
Farm to School Grant Program: Grantee Onboarding Checklist Fiscal Year 2026 Child Nutrition July 7, 2026
Buy American Accommodation Process for School Year 2026-2027 Child Nutrition June 25, 2026
Ensuring Integrity in Non-Congregate Meal Service in the Summer Food Service Program Child Nutrition June 9, 2026