Farm to Summer Celebration Week- Pre-survey 2026

The California Department of Education (CDE) invites you to participate in this year’s Farm to Summer (F2Summer) Celebration Week taking place June 15–19, 2026. This year’s theme is From Seed to Plate: The Story of Our Food!

The F2Summer Celebration Week is a recognition program for Summer Meal Program (SMP) Operators that complete all three elements: 1) Taste, 2) Teach, and 3) Connect during the designated week and complete a short pre and post survey. In return for completing these items, SMP Operators will receive a One in a Melon Certificate, an online badge, and recognition on the CDE website.

If your agency plans to participate, please complete the five-minute F2Summer Celebration Pre-survey.

Resources

Searching for local farms, local produce, and F2Summer planning guides and toolkits? Visit the CDE’s F2Summer Celebration Week web page and select the Resources tab.
Looking for agricultural-based and nutrition education resources? Visit the CDE Resource Library web page.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this subject, please email the F2S Team at Farm2School@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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