I started the Wheat2school program because I found a need to effectively educate students, teachers, families, and communities about the importance of wheat in agriculture, food systems, and nutrition. Wheat2school is the first Farm-to-School program to help schools include hands-on learning experience by growing wheat in school gardens, harvesting, milling, and baking a delicious whole wheat food for kids to taste. Wheat, as a whole grain food, is part of a nutrient-dense meal that provides beneficial macro and micronutrients to nourish our bodies. 

To learn more about the benefits of consuming whole grains visit: https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/grains. 

Isaac is a third year Agricultural Science major and Agricultural Education minor from Shandon, CA. He is currently attending Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where he’s involved in Latinos In Agriculture and Cal Poly Scholars. He enjoys working with the Wheat2School team because he is passionate about agriculutral education and connecting students to the production agriculture around them. In his free time, he likes watching thrillers and swimming. Isaac is excited to continue increasing agricultural literacy in his community. 

Lauren is a fourth year Nutrition Science major at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA. She is involved in Cal Poly Green Campus, the Cal Poly Surfrider Foundation, and Eco Reps. She is thrilled to work for the Wheat2School Project because she is passionate about food, nutrition, sustainability, and education! Lauren looks forward to working with schools to improve their gardens and educating kids about all things gardening, food, and agriculture.

Isabel loves being part of the Wheat2school program because she believes that children should be exposed to whole grains at a young age. Spreading awareness of the importance of whole grains in their diets in schools will help children make healthier choices. She feels honored to be involved in such a positive movement that will benefit the future generation.

Willow is a third year undergraduate majoring in Food Science at UC Davis. She is excited to be a part of the Wheat2School project because she is passionate about educating kids about nutrition and food systems.  Willow is looking forward to helping children make healthy choices that will set them up for lifelong success.  In her spare time, Willow enjoys baking and painting. 

Delilah is a first year undergraduate student at UC Davis majoring in Food Science. She is excited to be an intern at the Wheat2School Project because she is passionate about sharing the importance of consuming nutritious foods with others. She is looking forward to gaining experience in educating children and having the opportunity to learn and share knowledge about the value of whole grains. 

San Miguel Joint Union School District Food and Nutrition Services Director 

Shandon Unified School District Food Service Director