EXISTING FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS & RESOURCES 
Farm to School programs connect schools and farms so they may buy and feature farm fresh foods on their menus, incorporate nutrition-based curriculums, and provide students experiential learning opportunities to create a holistic learning environment. The resources listed on this website were selected for their potential to participate in one or numerous aspects of a farm to school program.
• Programs:
Davis Farm to School Connection - The Davis Farm to School Connection brings together schools and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias; providing health, food and nutrition education opportunities through school gardens, in-class cooking and tasting, recycling/composting and farm tours; and providing new markets for regional growers.
• Resources:
UC Sustainable Agriculture and Research Education Program
CAFF Farm to School Program
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California Buy Fresh Buy Local - Search for local foods by county.
CAFF Growers Collaborative - Serving the Sacramento Valley.
Davis Farmer's Market
Woodland Certified Farmers' Market - 34077 CR 25, Woodland, CA 95695;(530) 666-2626. The Woodland Certified Farmers' Market runs on Tuesdays and Saturdays from May through October. Hours: Tuesdays - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: East Gibson Road at the County Fair Mall.
Hoes Down Harvest Festival
Slow Food Yolo Convivium
UC Davis Agricultural Sustainability Institute
UC Davis Student Farm
A Taste of Yolo
Agricultural Commissioner
County Farm Bureau
Center for Land Based Learning
4-H Youth Program
Animal Ambassadors - UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Extension program uses the world of animals, both domesticated and wild, as a 'bridge' to help youth develop an interest in science and acquire critical thinking and life skills.
West Valley Alpacas - Visit alpacas and attend classes on spinning, knitting, weaving and other fiber arts.
Impossible Acres - U-pick berries, fruit and vegetables in the spring and summer. Pumpkin patch, farm animals, mazes and hay rides in the fall.
Pacific Star Gardens - 20872 County Road 99, Woodland, CA 95773; (530) 666-7308; Farm stand and U-pick operation selling apricots, strawberries, melons, mixed vegetables, lettuce tomatoes, pumpkins, transplants, flowers and more! Field trips and farm tours also available. Open April-October.
Avellar Farm - 29492 The Horseshoe, Winters, CA 95694; (530) 795-1655, Fax: (530) 795-1755. Hours: Daily 8-4; Call for appt. Become a California Almond Farmer and lease an almond tree for yourself or as a gift. Receive 5-6 pounds of fresh almonds at October Harvest time. Visit your tree and picnic under the farm's California Live Oaks.
Jacob Mini Farm - 4905 Creeksedge Rd., Davis, CA 95616; (530) 753-3037. Hours: Oct 10-31; Mon-Fri 2-5; Sat-Sun 9-5; Dec 1-23 9-5; all other times by appt. Cut-your-own Christmas trees on the banks of Putah Creek. Visit donkeys, geese and other friendly farm animals. Evergreen boughs, mistletoe, oranges, persimmons, walnuts, almonds and pecans for sale.
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Pest Note
UC Davis Children's Garden Program
UC Davis Project Compost
Davis Permaculture Users' Group - Garden classes, workshops, skillshare, & community building.
Abele Farms Herb Gardens & Learning Center - 12470 County Road 95, Woodland, CA 95695; (530) 661-0237; Fax: (530) 661- 7079. abelefarms@afes.com Guided garden tours, luncheons, private herb lessons, a lavender class, and soap and lotion classes are offered. The Farm is family owned and operated since 1850 and still has the original house and barns. Tours and visits are by appointment only.
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NUTRITION
FSNEP - Fuel Their Minds Newsletter 
Youth Nutrition Education
Feeling Fine Online
Food Safety & Nutritional Information Handouts
Nutrition Network - The Yolo County Health Department's Nutrition Network Project.
"Kids Can Cook" ClassesFood Safety & Nutritional Information Handouts
Seasonal Recipes