Overview Purchasing local goods and services supports surrounding communities and economies, helps the environment, and creates a more resilient supply chain. The definition of “local” is defined by each School Food Authority (SFA). There is no federal definition. The SFA’s definition of local may change seasonally, or with the type of product, service, or special event. Local can be defined by a certain number of miles from the SFA, within the county, the state, or adjacent state(s), e...
