Tag Archives: California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program

Governor Newsom signs legislation securing permanent funding for nation-leading Farm to School Program championed by First Partner

July 13, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

From the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 172, which permanently funds California’s nation-leading Farm to School Program, ensuring schools can continue serving students healthy meals made with California-grown ingredients. Championed by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the program supports local farmers, strengthens regional food systems, and expands nutrition education in classrooms. SACRAMENTO …

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Fort Bragg’s Farm to School Model of Success Offers Healthy Nutrition from Local Produce

April 28, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

Fort Bragg Unified School District (FBUSD) in Mendocino County offers a farm to school model of success by connecting local food procurement, scratch-cooked meals and hands-on food education to foster lifelong habits of good nutrition to its students. Fort Bragg’s farm to school culture is built around school gardens, a school district farm, and middle and high school agriculture programs …

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CDFA Farm to School Grant “Sparks” support of women in agriculture – expanding local citrus into school meals

April 7, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

CDFA’s California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program supports small to midsize farms while increasing healthy food choices for school meals. And in California, where women outpace the nation by making up 38% of producers, that includes supporting women in agriculture. For example, Karina Sparks, owner and operator of citrus farm Sparks Ranch in Yolo County, received funding in the …

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