Resources for County Extension Agents
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Extension Agents are trained to offer a variety of Farm to School educational programs to Texas ranchers, farmers, and fishers.
Texans Supporting Texans
The goal of the FRESH TRAYS program is to train a minimum of 150 County Extension Agents, which will reach a minimum of 300 Texas agricultural producers.
After completing an 8-hour educational series, County Extension Agents will offer a variety of interactive educational sessions to Texas producers including:
- A one-day workshop
- Lunch-n-Learn series
- Additional multidisciplinary programs
County Extension Agents will also host networking events where local producers will have an opportunity to meet with local school districts, early childcare centers, and other related affiliates such as processing and distribution organizations, non-profits, potential funding entities, and more to make business connections.
TDA Supporting Texans
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Farm Fresh Initiative supports local agricultural producers and child nutrition programs through grant funding, programs, and resources.
- Subscribe to TDA’s Texas Farm Fresh E-Harvest newsletter for up-to-date Farm to School and Early Care information, resources, educational opportunities, and more.
- Join TDA’s Farm Fresh Network: Texas producers and local child nutrition programs can connect through this public mapping tool. As a Farm Fresh Network member, you will be included in a state-wide database used by child nutrition staff to source local products and have access to Farm to School and Early Care networking and educational opportunities.
- Visit www.TexasFarmFresh.org for more information on TDA’s Farm Fresh Initiative.
You can find helpful tips such as:
- Seasonality Wheel for fruits and vegetables availability by month
- Industry Resources for contracted warehouses, food service management companies, and USDA foods processing information
- Local Food School (LFS) resources
This project is funded by USDA.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
