Develop a purchasing strategy that offers a
variety of ways farmers can accommodate you.
Make sure you consider the labor costs and product
costs to ensure your program is sustainable in the
long run. Not all farmers have experience packing
for school clients, so communicate how you like
products packed and what size they should be.
Look for products that are difficult to obtain
from long-distance shippers, such as highly
perishable fruits, or small quantities of a certain
product.