October 14-15, 2026 Soil Born Farms, Sacramento CountyJoin us to celebrate California’s thriving farm to school movement
Presented by First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California Department of Food and Agriculture, Center for Ecoliteracy, Alice Waters Institute, National Farm to School Network, and Soil Born Farms.
Connect with California’s farm to school community for a vibrant celebration of the people advancing the health of our children, our farms, and our future. Together, we will celebrate California’s leadership, strengthen connections across the state, and build momentum for the future of farm to school.
“When school districts buy food from local regenerative farms, they contribute to the economic empowerment of our communities, revitalizing and supporting farms that are taking care of the land for future generations. But just as important, they perpetuate the essential values of stewardship, nourishment, and interconnectedness directly through the cafeteria doors to our students.”
— Alice Waters
“California’s children deserve access to healthy, nutritious school meals that fuel their full potential. As a mom of four, I know how essential good nutrition is for our kids’ wellbeing – and when kids eat healthy, whole foods, they nourish their bodies and minds and build a lifelong connection to nature and where their food comes from. California’s Farm to School Program is helping make that vision a reality by connecting children with access to locally grown, regenerative organic food while strengthening local economies, supporting California farmers and producers, and creating a healthier, more resilient food system.”
— First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom
the schedule
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Wednesday, October 14
The Henry Ford’s Farm to School Lunch Across America: Innovation in America's School Lunchroom
6:00–7:00 p.m. Film Screening
The Crest Theater, 1013 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Sponsored by The Henry Ford
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Thursday, October 15
California Farm to School Summit
8:30–9:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Program
Soil Born Farms, 2140 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
locationSoil Born Farms
Held at Soil Born Farms, a nationally recognized center for the promotion of urban agriculture, sustainable food systems, and healthy food education.
2140 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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