Recognitions and Partners

Local Farmers

		American Melon Family owned and operated, American Melon Sales is currently managed and operated by Ted Brasch, Dakota Sutton, and Roger Sutton.
		Fredricksburg Peach Gillespie County is one of the largest peach-producing counties in Texas, with about 600 acres of trees.
		Integrity Family Farms Integrity Family Farms is a year-round supplier of watermelons and onions, and a seasonal supplier of several different commodities.
		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.

		Sides Pea Farm Sides Pea Farm began in 1957 when Winford and Virginia Sides purchased 70 acres just south of Canton and began farming.

		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.
		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

Farm Fresh Challenge
Dallas ISD has been recognized by the Texas Department of Agriculture for serving fresh, local foods.

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.
		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

		Urban School Food Alliance Dallas ISD is one of 18 member schools of the Urban School Food Alliance.
		Texas Department of Agriculture The Texas Department of Agriculture helps make it possible to provide fresh, local fruits and vegetables to students.
		U. S. Department of Agriculture The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides nutrition guidelines for school menus, along with staples.
		TASN TASN provides resources that improve and promote nonprofit child nutrition programs.
		SNA SNA is committed to improving the quality of school meal programs through education and advocacy.
		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.

		Baylor Scott & White Baylor Scott & White Health exists to serve all people with personalized health and wellness.
		Medical City The “Kids Teaching Kids” program offers children the knowledge and resources to improve their eating habits.
		NAF NAF is a national network of community leaders who ensure students are college, career, and future ready.
		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.
		ACDA ACDA provides resources for communities across the country.

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