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FarmTECH: Morgan Hill’s 20-acre bet on the future of school food Farm-to-school programs have transformed how districts think about food. Meals get fresher. Local economies get a boost. And students get a hands-on understanding of where their food actually comes from. The USDA defines a farm-to-school program simply: link local producers with schools to purchase … Read more

From Eat Real schools to CBS Mornings: Simple swaps for less added sugar Eat Real made its national TV debut! Earlier this month, CEO Nora LaTorre appeared on CBS Mornings to share a simple message with millions of viewers: reducing added sugar doesn’t have to mean giving up the foods and flavors families love. Pictured: … Read more

7 states. 18 districts. Get to know the latest districts to join Eat Real! A quick look into Eat Real’s newest districts reveals how different real food can look across the country — and how many people it impacts along the way. In California, a kitchen team is serving up freshly baked conchas for breakfast. In … Read more

Louisville City Schools Becomes the First Eat Real Certified District in Ohio! Pictured: Louisville City School elementary students enjoying lunch. Louisville City Schools is Eat Real Certified at the Green Tier — making them the first district in Ohio to earn Eat Real certification! Located in Louisville, Ohio, about an hour and a half south … Read more

Huntington Beach City School District is Eat Real Certified! Pictured: Huntington Beach high school students with an assortment of baked sweet potato chips. We are proud to announce the certification of Huntington Beach City School District at the Green Tier! Located in Huntington Beach, California, they serve approximately 4,703 students, bringing a deep commitment to … Read more

Cypress School District is Eat Real Certified!  Pictured: Parissa Shukla, Director of Child Nutrition Services, with the Cypress School District nutrition team. We are proud to announce the certification of Cypress School District at the Silver Tier — making them one of only five districts in the entire country to earn this achievement! Located in … Read more

West Ada School District Becomes the First Eat Real Certified District in Idaho! Pictured: West Ada elementary students trying star fruit. We are proud to celebrate West Ada School District as the first district in Idaho to earn Eat Real certification at the Green Tier! Located in Meridian, Idaho, just west of Boise, the district … Read more

San Marcos Unified School District is Eat Real Certified!  Pictured: San Marcos Unified elementary students getting ready to enjoy tacos.  To date, only five school districts in the entire country have achieved Eat Real certification at the Silver Tier — and San Marcos Unified School District is one of them!  Located in northern San Diego … Read more

Fallbrook Union High School District is Eat Real Certified! Pictured: Fallbrook’s nutrition team proving that serving great food and having a good time can go hand in hand! Fallbrook Union High School District has officially earned Eat Real Certification at the Silver Tier — becoming one of only five in the country, to date! Located … Read more

Monterey Peninsula is Eat Real Certified! Pictured: Director Micha James (center) with nutrition team members. A huge congratulations to Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for earning Eat Real certification at the Silver Tier, a milestone that has been building since they began their journey nearly three years ago. Located in the heart of Monterey, California, … Read more