Oregon Producers Share Farm to School Success Stories
Discover how local Oregon food producers are connecting with schools and expanding their market reach through the Oregon Harvest for Schools program. In this video, four diverse Oregon businesses share their firsthand experiences selling to school districts and the impact farm to school programs have had on their operations.
Featured Oregon Producers:
- Lola Milholland, CEO and Co-Founder of Umi Organic, discusses bringing organic noodles to Oregon school cafeterias
- Lucy Deleon, owner of Salsa Locas, shares her journey supplying homemade tamales and enchiladas to local schools
- Karen, Lia, and Amanda from Fresh Elements Farm explain how their dried fruit products are nourishing Oregon students
- Tina Jochum, Marketing Coordinator for Umpqua Dairy, highlights their experience providing milk products to school nutrition programs
These producer testimonials demonstrate real-world success in market access and development for Oregon producers, showcasing how farm to school initiatives create sustainable revenue streams while connecting Oregon students with fresh, locally-sourced food. Whether you’re a farmer, food processor, or distributor interested in selling to schools, this video offers valuable insights into the opportunities and benefits of participating in Oregon’s farm to school marketplace.
Watch the video below to hear directly from Oregon producers about their farm to school success stories and learn how these partnerships are strengthening local food systems across the state.