Mission, Texas – The proceeds from the second annual Viva Fresh Open will benefit the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Urban School Grant. The golf tournament will be held on Thursday, March 31 at the TPC AT&T Canyons Course at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort as part of the Viva Fresh Produce Expo.
The Urban Schools Agricultural Grant Program is an agricultural-related program for urban elementary and middle public school students that helps improve students' understanding and appreciation of agriculture through projects such as school vegetable gardens which can provide lessons not only in horticulture, but also in water conservation and nutrition.
"We are thrilled to partner with the Texas Department of Agriculture in support of the Urban Schools Agricultural Grant Program," remarked Bret Erickson, President & CEO of the Texas International Produce Association. “The vast majority of today's youth does not have a strong understanding of where their food comes from. We are seeking to change that through the funding of projects such as school vegetable gardens which help teach students about horticulture, plant and soil health, and agricultural production systems, not to mention the added benefit that kids get excited about eating more fruits and vegetables."
Presented by Bebo Distributing, Inc and Wonderful Citrus, the golf tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. Afterwards, rising country music star Lauren Corzine will perform during the 19th Hole Celebration sponsored by SunFed, from 6:30 – 9:30 pm, held at Event Lawn 3 (the gazebo adjacent to the Pro Shop).
Corzine started booking shows as a country music singer when she was just 11 years old and since then she has played all over the country gaining notoriety for her musical skill. Entry to the 19th Hole Celebration is free for golf tournament players and is $40 for all other expo participants. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
Craig Slate, VP of Sales NA at SunFed remarked, “We couldn’t be more excited to have Lauren Corzine as the live entertainment for the 19th Hole Celebration. It’s going to be a great way to kick off the 2016 Viva Fresh Expo and celebrate a fun tournament that benefits an organization that’s making a difference with kids.”
For more information on the Viva Fresh Open Golf Tournament, visit www.vivafreshexpo.com.
About the Viva Fresh Produce Expo
The expo, which highlights the “Gateway to the Americas,” focuses on produce grown in the Southwest region of the United States and while also showcasing the role of Mexican produce. The expo was created to take advantage of the trend to offer more intimate and affordable regional tradeshows that allow vendors and customers to create meaningful networking opportunities that highlight products and build relationships.
About the Texas International Produce Association
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) was created in 1942 to represent the interest of shippers of Texas-grown fruits and vegetables. In 1996, the scope of TIPA was expanded to address the problems and opportunities surrounding the importation and marketing of foreign grown produce. TIPA's member companies include: growers, domestic shippers, import shippers, specialty shippers, distributors, and material and service providers.
Source: Texas International Produce Association
