Grower-Shipper Association Foundation

Programs: More produce in schools program focuses on addressing the national obesity epidemic by finding ways to bring more fresh produce into schools on the central coast. This program has placed 80 salad bars to date in partnership with united fresh start foundation in local schools and continues training to food service personnel on the care and use of the salad bars.

agknowledge provides policy makers and other community leaders the opportunity to "walk in the shoes of a farmer" so that they may see monterey county through the eyes of those directly involved in the many facets of agriculture. The nine monthly seminars take program fellows throughout the diverse geography of monterey county with farm tours and hands on experiences. The topics discussed included: food safety, food security, labor, immigration, technology, agri-marketing, conservation and the environment, urban-agriculture interface, air and water. 22 community members were part of the 2017 agknowledge class.

the greater vision program is a an annual educational event created through collaboration between the california state university monterey bay, and the grower shipper association foundation. It provides a series of public forums featuring speakers and panel discussions from community members, academic researchers, elected officials, public agencies, and agricultural representatives. The series addresses agricultural issues important to agriculture and the larger community, and is designed for the general public. Greater vision 2017, new frontiers water forum, was held on octorber 6, 2017. It was a day of engaging discussions that resulted in a deeper understanding of our water challenges and solutions. 251 people attended the event.