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CASE STUDY: The ACRE Collective's Local Foods Incentive School Pilot Program Oct. 2024
In September 2023, the Georgia ACRE Collective, led by The Common Market Southeast, launched the Local Foods Incentive School Pilot Program. During the 2023-2024 school year, the local foods pilot program provided funding to two metro Atlanta school districts — Marietta City Schools and Rockdale County Public Schools — to increase the amount of Georgia products served in school meals. In addition to funding for local food, the ACRE Collective provided training and technical assistance to menu new culturally appropriate recipes and support for student taste tests. This case study provides an overview of the pilot program and opportunities for future programs. An additional case study will be released in 2025 after further implementation and data collection has been completed.
