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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.

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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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