| Farm to School programs have a general objective to connect schools with local agriculture for the benefit of the students and farmers. Schools can improve cafeteria meals, provide a more hands-on introduction to nutrition and natural sciences, while increasing communities' understanding of the importance of local agriculture. The websites and information listed here are considered to be potentially useful to one or more aspects of a Farm to School program. |
FARM
Cobb's Ranch
Squaw Valley Herb Gardens, Farm to Fork Culinary Tour
Fresno County Fruit Trail
Ag Commissioner
Farm Bureau
Ag in the Classroom
Farmer's Markets - Search for certified farmer's markets in the county
California Buy Fresh Buy Local - Search for local foods by county.
County Fair
Huebert Farms - peaches, nectarines, plums and corn maze. 21570 E Lincoln Ave, Reedley, CA, 93654. Phone: 559-638-5650 . Phone: 559-638-4740 . Email: peggyhuebert@yahoo.com.
Ens' Vintage Estate - fruits, veggies, pumpkin patch, farm animals and carriage rides. Herndon Avenue near Hwy 99, Fresno , CA 93723. Phone: (559) 269-3143 Email: estate@lightspeed.net.
Agriculture and Natural Resources - UCCE Fresno program list
GARDEN
Master Gardener
Home Gardening
Garden Discovery Program - Master Gardner's gives tours and have activities at their demonstration garden
Youth Gardening Day
Fresno Community Garden Coalition
Plant a Row for the Hungry
Youth FSNEP
CAFETERIA & FOOD SERVICE
Food Safety Training, NFCS Fresno County
Food Safety - Information provided by 4-H
NUTRITION
Youth EFENP and FSNEP
Adult EFNEP
Adult FSNEP
Network for a Healthy California
Network for a Healthy California - Children's Power Play! Campaign
Network for a Healthy California - Latino Campaign
Network for a Healthy California - African American Campaign
Network for a Healthy California - Worksite
Network for a Healthy California - Physical Activity
Central Valley Health and Nutrition Collaborative
Weekly News Update
Healthy Lifestyle Tip Sheets
Be Active Resource Directory
Community Food Bank