Our school cafeterias are giving students the opportunity to enjoy nutritious food grown locally. The Farm Fresh Friday and Harvest of the Month programs take place to support healthy lifestyle habits and teach students about agriculture and the local farms their foods come from.

Farm Fresh Friday

The Texas Department of Agriculture created the Farm Fresh Friday initiative to connect Texans all across our state to agriculture and our local farmers and ranchers.  The Farm Fresh goal is to increase awareness of the integral role agriculture plays in our lives and improving wellness in our community.  Every Friday, our cafeterias will feature a Texas-grown menu item.

When students make the Farm Fresh choice they support the hardworking producers across our state and help improve the local economy.

Harvest of the Month

Each month a different locally grown fruit or vegetable option is available in our cafeterias. We hope to increase the number of fruits and vegetables that students are eating.

Featured farms

Walnut Creek Farms

Walnut Creek Farms in Alvarado, TX supplies local ground beef and other fresh produce throughout the school year.

Jones Farm

Jones Farm in Alba, TX grows and supplies fresh, juicy watermelons for the month of August.

Montero Farms

Montero Farms in McAllen, TX produces Jicama, Cucumbers, and Jalapeños for service during the month of October.

Top of Texas Farms

During the month of October, Top of Texas Farms are providing the delicious Apples from their orchard in Idalou, TX.

Lone Star Citrus Growers

The tasty oranges in October are shipped directly from Lone Star Citrus Growers in Mission, TX.