Making a Connection Between Texas Producers and Schools
Utilizing Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s vast network of County Extension Agents, the FRESH TRAYS program offers a variety of educational and networking opportunities for Texas farmers, ranchers, and fishers to provide locally grown fresh foods to school districts and early childcare centers. Participants network with industry experts and fellow producers, gaining practical insights and fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
Did You Know?
National school meal programs serve millions of children and purchase billions of dollars of food annually. Hundreds of millions of dollars of food were sourced locally. Imagine the difference you could make in your county!
Find a County Extension Agent Near You!
Contact a County Extension Agent to learn more about the FRESH TRAYS program and how to start working with local schools and childcare centers to increase the number of local products served in school meals.
This project is funded by USDA.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are providing this program through funding from a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm to School State Formula Grant and utilizing some copyrighted materials from the “Bringing the Farm to School” project with permission from USDA, National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and National Farm to School Network (NFSN).
