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Recognitions and Partners
Local Farmers
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American Melon Family owned and operated, American Melon Sales is currently managed and operated by Ted Brasch, Dakota Sutton, and Roger Sutton. |
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Fredricksburg Peach Gillespie County is one of the largest peach-producing counties in Texas, with about 600 acres of trees. |
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Integrity Family Farms Integrity Family Farms is a year-round supplier of watermelons and onions, and a seasonal supplier of several different commodities. |
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Jenschke Farms Jenschke Orchards is primarily a “Pick Your Own” orchard growing over 30 varieties of peaches in addition to strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins, and Christmas trees. |
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Sides Pea Farm Sides Pea Farm began in 1957 when Winford and Virginia Sides purchased 70 acres just south of Canton and began farming. |
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Texas Green Star Texas Green Star is organic produce grown hydroponically under controlled environment agriculture (CEA) in four categories: lettuce, leafy greens, herbs and Asian greens. |
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Thomas Mushrooms
At Thomas Mushrooms & Specialty Produce, we take pride in the quality of our mushrooms and produce. Each day we ship in Mushrooms and Specialty Produce. |
AWARDS
Dallas ISD is proud to announce that we have earned the prestigious Cream of the Crop Recognition for our outstanding participation in the 2024 Farm Fresh Challenge!
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Farm Fresh Challenge Dallas ISD has been recognized by the Texas Department of Agriculture for serving fresh, local foods. |
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Dallas ISD Food Service Ranked #10 |
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Best of the Bunch local produce award Dallas ISD's Food and Child Nutrition Services department received the “Best of the Bunch” award from the Texas Department of Agriculture. |
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Children at Risk A nonprofit organization ranked Dallas ISD's Child Food and Nutrition Services Department as one of the “10 Best” nutrition programs for large districts in 2022. |
PARTNERS
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Urban School Food Alliance Dallas ISD is one of 18 member schools of the Urban School Food Alliance. |
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Texas Department of Agriculture The Texas Department of Agriculture helps make it possible to provide fresh, local fruits and vegetables to students. |
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U. S. Department of Agriculture The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides nutrition guidelines for school menus, along with staples. |
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TASN TASN provides resources that improve and promote nonprofit child nutrition programs. |
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SNA SNA is committed to improving the quality of school meal programs through education and advocacy. |
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DairyMAX DairyMAX helps to develop an understanding of dairy as a healthy and beneficial daily food option; connecting the dairy producer with the American tables. |
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Baylor Scott & White Baylor Scott & White Health exists to serve all people with personalized health and wellness. |
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Medical City The “Kids Teaching Kids” program offers children the knowledge and resources to improve their eating habits. |
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NAF NAF is a national network of community leaders who ensure students are college, career, and future ready. |
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No Kid Hungry No Kid Hungry is a national campaign run by Share Our Strength, a nonprofit working to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States. |
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ACDA ACDA provides resources for communities across the country. |