Grateful Grazing: A Journey Through California’s Harvest Brings Together School Nutrition and Agriculture Leaders

The event took place at Sacramento’s celebrated Mulvaney’s B&L, where attendees enjoyed a thoughtfully curated dining experience featuring a seasonal menu crafted from locally sourced ingredients with an emphasis on California Grown fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts. Designed to encourage engagement, the evening featured collaborative discussions led from key leaders, including Karen Ross California Secretary of Agriculture and Kim Frinzell, Director of the Nutrition Services Division at the California Department of Education.

With Free School Meal Participation Up Statewide, California Schools Celebrate Serving More Local Fruits and Vegetables During Farm to School Month

October 3, 2024 The Center for Ecoliteracy

Just in time for Farm to School Month this October, campuses across the state celebrate their impact on child nutrition as they serve more school meals featuring California-grown fruits and vegetables. New data shows student participation in California’s free “School Meals for All” program increased by 42 million meals in the 2023–2024 school year. 

California Grown Encourages Locals to Buy, Eat and Enjoy California Products with New ‘The Sound of Good’ Campaign

August 5, 2024 California Grown

By harnessing visual, audio and interactive user-generated content, the organizations are engaging consumers’ senses, paying homage to California’s year-round agricultural legacy, and showcasing the distinctiveness of its food from other regions.