Participating in the Farm Fresh Challenge is easier than you may think, as some of the foods you already serve could be Texas products. Distributors for milk and fresh produce commonly source those items locally. If your milk, produce or other items come from Texas, that means you are already meeting some of the Challenge requirements!
Follow these simple steps to participate in the Farm Fresh Challenge and receive TDA recognition!
The 2023 Farm Fresh Challenge runs from October 1-31.
Step 1: Take the Challenge participation pledge.
Important note: Both NSLP and CACFP CEs are invited to pledge for the 2023 October Farm Fresh Challenge. The Challenge participation pledge should be completed by the CE, not an individual school campus or CACFP site.
Step 2: Plan your menu and educational activities.
Step 3: Choose your participation tier listed below – either Best of the Bunch or Prime Participant. Then complete challenge parameters from each category.
Step 4: Submit your participation attestation form. The attestation form will be available in October.
Step 5 (optional): Send a success story about your participation and photos (if available) to FarmFresh@TexasAgriculture.gov