School Nutrition Trends and Takeaways from CSNA 2025
Most people hand out candy on Halloween, but not our Farm-to-School Team! We spent the day at the Pasadena Convention Center giving away fresh fruit, tote bags, and smiles instead. Halloween 2025 just happened to fall during the California School Nutrition Association’s Annual Conference (CSNA), one of our favorite events of the year. We had […]
Why Staff & Teacher Appreciation Gifts Matter (Gift Ideas Inside)
Imagine you could wave a magic wand and make your district’s staff and teachers happier and more engaged at work. Would you take the opportunity? Of course you would! And it turns out you don’t need magic to make it happen—you just need to show them some appreciation. A 2024 Gallup and Workhuman survey found […]
Meet the Finger Lime: A Tasty Snack for Students
California finger lime farmers Justin Warren and Megan Shanley Warren have three school-aged sons—and they all love finger limes. Megan told The FruitGuys that when she does the laundry, she often finds the little fruits in her boys’ pockets! “Finger limes are really fun for kids because they’re super easy to just snap open, crack, […]
How to Unlock Free Nutrition Education Materials for Your Students
These days, grants that fund fresh produce in K–12 schools often ask nutrition services directors to jump through an extra hoop. Not only do you need to buy local fruits and veggies, but you also need to teach kids about them! That’s where student nutrition education materials come in. What Are Student Nutrition Education Materials? […]
Nutrition Services Back-to-School Toolkit: 5 Tips for a Smooth Year
Every new school year brings a lot of pressure for nutrition services directors. It’s up to you to make sure your staff is trained and prepared, your students have nutritious options, and your program helps educate them on healthier choices. That’s a lot to juggle—which is why we put together this back-to-school toolkit packed with […]
5 Ways to Make Your Back-to-School Events More Fun
Back-to-school nights, open houses, and meet-the-teacher days are packed full of important information for parents and kids—but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. Here are five ways to make your back-to-school events more fun this year without skipping the paperwork. 1. Gamify must-do tasks. Who doesn’t love games? Whether you’re working with elementary […]