This FAQ document provides responses to commonly asked questions about serving bison in South Dakota Child Nutrition Program (CNP) meals and snacks. The responses apply regardless of whether the bison is donated to or purchased by the school or CNP operator, and whether the meat is locally raised, locally processed or not. The following refer to federal and state requirements; meat processors or schools can go ‘above-and-beyond’ the requirements described. Local, individual school or tribal requirements or preferences may be more restrictive or thorough.
Frequently Asked Questions About Serving Bison in USDA Child Nutrition Programs
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