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Resource Guide for Preschool Gardens

Submitted by hholland on Mon, 06/03/2013 - 10:38

In 2012, Western Growers Foundation (WGF) worked with the California Department of Education (CDE), Nutrition Services Division (NSD) to provide 100 garden grants of $1,000 each to eligible child care centers or preschools participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). These competitive garden grants were awarded to agencies or sites that demonstrate how they will use garden-enhanced nutrition education to promote fruit and vegetable consumption among 2-5 year olds in child care or preschool settings.

WGF Announces HMC Farms Oakland Unified School Grant Winners

Submitted by hholland on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 06:46

Grants

Through the generous support of HMC Farms, Western Growers Foundation is pleased to announce the grant winners of the HMC Farms Oakland Unified School District grant. The winners will receive a $1,000 grant to grow and sustain an edible school garden. The following schools have been selected to receive a grant:

WGF Announces 2013 Arizona School Garden Grant

Submitted by hholland on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 01:00

Fifty K – 12 Schools to Receive $1,500 Each

Western Growers Foundation (WGF) is pleased to announce the 2013 Arizona Edible School Garden Grant. This grant is open to all K-12 Arizona schools. Fifty schools will receive $1,500 each to create and sustain their fruit and vegetable gardens.

These competitive garden grants will be awarded to schools that can demonstrate how they will use garden-enhanced education to teach students where their food comes from and the important of good nutrition.

WGF Announces Child Care Nutrition Garden Grant

Submitted by hholland on Mon, 12/31/2012 - 01:00

Western Growers Foundation (WGF) is working with the California Department of Education (CDE), Nutrition Services Division (NSD) to provide 100 garden grants of $1,000 each to eligible child care centers or preschools participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Click here to visit the Grants page.

HMC Farms and WGF Announce Grant for Oakland Schools

Submitted by hholland on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 14:16

Through the generous support of HMC Farms, the Western Growers Foundation is opening up a competitive grant opportunity for Oakland Unified School District K-12 grade schools, to receive a $1,000 grant to grow and sustain an edible school garden. The grant application is available now through Jan. 31, 2013. Click here to visit the Grants page.

State Agency Reps See Benefit of WG School Gardens Program

Submitted by hholland on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 08:19

Northern California may be in the middle of a “river” of storms, but that didn’t stop two state agency representatives from getting out and seeing first-hand what state funds can accomplish. Western Growers Foundation visited school garden grant recipient, Oak Park Preschool in Sacramento, Calif. Wednesday. The school received $1,000 as part of a grant funded by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). They were one of 100 recipients selected to create and sustain an edible school garden.

Check out Gardens for Learning

Submitted by polson on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 15:57

Gardens for Learning is a great resource to help you plan your school garden. You may purchase a hard copy or download it here

Yuma Steps Up to the Plate

Submitted by hholland on Wed, 09/12/2012 - 00:00

Greeted at the front entrance by student council members, Jackie and Kyla (pictured), more than 100 guests of Gary Knox Elementary in Yuma, AZ were treated to a celebration of “Power Play’tes.”

Power Play’tes, a play off the USDA choose MyPlate.gov and created by Kristan Sheppeard and Susan Sternitzke of Lime Light Creative Group, will be used in every school in Yuma to encourage children to eat more fruits and veggies.

2012 School Garden Grant Winners

Submitted by hholland on Fri, 08/31/2012 - 00:00

Western Growers Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 School Garden Grant Cycle.

7 Tips for Head Start and Pre-school Edible Gardens

Submitted by hholland on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 15:51

Grants

Through a generous grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Western Growers Foundation was able to award $600 to 100 California Head Start Centers. After visiting several centers, this video was created, "Seven Tips for Head Start and Pre-school Edible Gardens."

“If they grow it, they’ll eat it.”

Submit Your Recipe Today for Let's Move!

Submitted by hholland on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 13:04

Share your nutritious recipe with the First Lady! Visit Let's Move for details!
http://www.letsmove.gov/kids-state-dinner

2012 School Garden Grant Cycle Now Closed

Submitted by hholland on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 06:44

The 2012 School Garden Grant Cycle is now closed. Awards will be announced no later than August 31, 2012. Good luck to all entrants!

2012 School Garden Grant Application Now Available!

Submitted by hholland on Sat, 03/31/2012 - 00:00

The 2012 school garden grant online application is now available! Click here to begin! Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2012. Awards will be announced no later than August 31, 2012.

2011 Child Care & Pre-school Garden Grants

Submitted by hholland on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 14:29

Grants

The 2011 grant cycle is now closed for child care centers and preschools in California. Click here to watch the KTLA video.

Thanks to the California Department of Education, Nutrition Services Division for all their support. At this time, there is no funding available for grants, but stay tuned for any future announcements.

School Gardens Video

Submitted by hholland on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 01:00

Thirty percent of children in the U.S. are obese, according to the American Journal of Medicine. Many children may think their food just comes from the grocery store. The Western Growers Foundation school garden program partners with farmers to support gardens in Arizona and California that promote health and nutrition. This has been a great way for children to learn and experience first hand the joys of growing fruits and vegetables.

Toyon Middle School Garden

Submitted by cdecipeda on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 12:34

Another Western Growers Foundation School Garden reports great success.

Read about the Toyon Middle School Garden Here

Gatto teamed up with Western Growers Foundation

Submitted by cdecipeda on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 08:00

School Visits

California Assemblyman Mike Gatto teamed up with Western Growers Foundation May 20 to help special needs students in Glendale, Calif., plant a school garden made possible through a grant from the foundation.

Western Growers Foundation Awards School Garden Grants

Submitted by hholland on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 08:14

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Western Growers Foundation Awards School Garden Grants

Today, Western Growers Foundation awarded $1,500 grants to nine schools in California and Arizona to help grow school gardens. Since 2002, the effort has funded more than 500 school gardens throughout California and Arizona.

Marblehead Garden celebrates 1st year

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 14:47

The school garden at Marblehead Elementary in San Clemente, Calif., celebrated its first year thanks to a grant from Western Growers’ Foundation. The foundation funded the garden with $1,500 in the Fall 2010 round of grants made possible by the Monsanto Fund. The garden is spearheaded by retired Marblehead teacher Stephanie Anfinson who now volunteers full-time for the garden program.

CA Assemblyman Gatto joins WGF at School Garden

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 13:49

Assemblyman Mike Gatto helped students in his district plant their school garden made possible through a grant from Western Growers Foundation on May 20.

WGF & strawberry grower Dave Murray spend Earth Day in School Garden

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 16:45

School Visits

WGF awards 50 California Head Start sites

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 18:07

This month, Western Growers Foundation will be awarding 50 Head Start sites with garden grants. Partnering for the fifth year with the California Head Start Association, WGF will be able to supply 50 sites with funding and garden education resources, made possible by a Specialty Crop Block Grant through the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

WGF grants $15,000 to 10 schools

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/17/2011 - 18:09

Grants

On January 15, 2010, Western Growers Foundation awarded ten $1500 garden grants to California Schools. These grants were made possible by a grant to WGF from the Monsanto Fund.

Congratulations to the following schools:

WGF awards Wilson Primary School with Garden Grant

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/11/2011 - 15:29

On December 16, 2010, WGF awarded Wilson Primary School in Phoenix, AZ, with a $1000 garden grant to create the school garden they have been wanting.

Fall Pumpkin Harvest in Santa Maria

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 15:57

Western Growers Foundation was on-hand at Righetti High School in Santa Maria on October 28, 2010, where more than 150 elementary school students had a “frightfully festive Halloween” and received a pumpkin.

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