California Gravenstein Apples for Schools: A Farm-to-School Favorite
Looking for fresh California-grown produce to celebrate the start of the school year? California Gravenstein apples are only available to schools for a few short weeks, but they’re well worth the wait. These sweet-tart heirloom apples arrive in August just in time for back-to-school season. They’re a favorite among California school districts because they’re locally […]
The FruitGuys Fed 336,000 Students! 2025–26 School Year Recap
The 2025–26 school year was a big one for The FruitGuys’ Farm-to-School Program. From August through May, we: Fed 336,000 students over 14.3 million servings of fresh, nutritious produce Supported 40 local California farms Mailed 11,200 nutrition education pieces to 7,000 classrooms And much more! Our Impact on Students & Farmers Those are just a […]
Grab-and-Go Nutrition Education Kits for Students
The FruitGuys Farm-to-School Program now offers Nutrition Education Kits! These done-for-you kits make produce tastings easier for school staff and more fun and educational for students. Each kit comes with a variety of nutrition education materials for hands-on learning, including a flyer, scoring sheet, pencil, sticker, and more. What’s Inside Our Nutrition Education Kits for […]
Everything You Should Know About Strawberries in California
If your students love strawberries, they should probably thank a Golden State farmer, because about 90% of American strawberries grow right here in California. Sprinkled onto yogurt or plucked straight from a fruit tray, sweet strawberries are one of spring’s greatest delights. It’s no wonder we adore them: They’re equally at home on salad or […]
Meet the Ojai Pixie Tangerine: A Sweet Treat Students Love
Between conferences and standardized testing, spring can be a busy time for California schools like yours. But there’s a bright spot that nutrition services can look forward to every year, along with spring break: sweet Ojai Pixie tangerines, perfect for student snacking! What’s an Ojai Pixie Tangerine? Ojai Pixie tangerines are a beloved variety of […]
Meet a Farm-to-School Grower: Leo Diaz of Bonita Farms
Ask Farmer Leo Diaz of Bonita Farms why he loves working his fields in Southern California, and his voice lights up with excitement. “What keeps me going is the satisfaction of knowing I’m able to provide fresh fruits and veggies to communities,” he told The FruitGuys. “They’re getting healthy produce, those healthy vegetables, to their […]