Diversion/Processing

USDA Foods processing converts raw/bulk USDA Foods into a variety of ready-to-use end products and is one of the 4 USDA Foods Program options that utilizes USDA Foods entitlement.

To learn more about Processing USDA Foods, visit our 'Processing/Diversion Information' page.

For training on Diversion/Processing, visit our Training Resources page.

Program Contact: ODE USDA Foods Program Team

Resources for Agencies

Annual WBSCM Ordering

Diversion Processing Order Planner for SY22-23

USDA Foods Cost Analysis Tool

WBSCM order training

SEPDS and CALCULATORS are listed separately - see below

Other Processing Resources

Carryover Policy

Service Fees Information

Specifications Examples

ODE USDA Foods Processing Manual

Resources for Processors

Annual Renewal Information

Oregon Processing Agreement Letter SY22-23

State Participation Agreement Template

NPA Approved Processors

External Website Links

ACDA Recipient Agency USDA Foods Processing Handbook (must be member)

SEPDS

Summary End Product Data Schedules are used by recipient agencies to identify what food product to divert to what processor and diverted food value (DFV). Also, recipient agencies use this information to place orders in the WBSCM system to divert USDA pounds to a processor.

Summary End Product Data Schedules (SEPDS)

Commodity Calculators

Processor USDA Foods calculators/planners are used by recipient agencies to plan and place orders with processors. For assistance with calculators, contact the individual processor. A competitive procurement is still required prior to placing order with processor.