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| The [http://www.davisfarmtoschool.org/index.php/events/ Village Feast] is the annual major end of the summer fundraiser for the Davis Farm to School Programs. Monies support nutrition services by supporting efforts to secure local, fresh produce for school lunches, second grade farm visits, school garden matching grants, and recycle programs and environmental education for the fourteen schools in the ["Davis Joint Unified School District"]. | The Village Feast is the annual major end of the summer fundraiser for the Davis Farm to School Programs. Monies support nutrition services by supporting efforts to secure local, fresh produce for school lunches, second grade farm visits, school garden matching grants, and recycle programs and environmental education for the fourteen schools in the ["Davis Joint Unified School District"]. |
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| Special happenings include melon tasting provided by [http://www.harrismoran.com/ Harris Moran Seed Company] and hosted by the [https://www.ffa.org/ FFA] students and parents from the local high school. A silent auction will be featured, offering several outstanding offerings centered around food, wine, entertainment and vacation getaways. All auction items are available for preview on Davis Farm to School's website by visiting [http://www.davisfarmtoschool.org]. | Special happenings include melon tasting provided by [http://www.harrismoran.com/ Harris Moran Seed Company] and hosted by the [https://www.ffa.org/ FFA] students and parents from the local high school. A silent auction will be featured, offering several outstanding offerings centered around food, wine, entertainment and vacation getaways. All auction items are available for preview on Davis Farm to School's website by visiting [http://www.davisfarmtoschool.org/index.php/events/]. |
The Village Feast is the annual major end of the summer fundraiser for the Davis Farm to School Programs. Monies support nutrition services by supporting efforts to secure local, fresh produce for school lunches, second grade farm visits, school garden matching grants, and recycle programs and environmental education for the fourteen schools in the Davis Joint Unified School District.
In accordance to the
Davis Farm to School philosophy, all produce and meat are sourced in Yolo County. The meal is held under the big Sycamore Trees in Central Park very close to where the famous Davis Farmers Market is located. The meal is prepared and catered by
Buckhorn Catering of Winters. Wines are sourced from the outstanding Yolo County Wines. To practice “zero waste”, all attendees bring their own table service and cloth napkins, but wine glasses are provided.
This year, Davis Farm to School is holding their 8th annual Village Feast at noon to 3 P.M. on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Central Park in Davis. Tickets are $75 in advance and $85 at the door (if available). Tickets are available at the Davis Food Co-op, 620 G Street or online at
Brown Paper Tickets. Tickets usually sell out two weeks in advance.
Special happenings include melon tasting provided by
Harris Moran Seed Company and hosted by the
FFA students and parents from the local high school. A silent auction will be featured, offering several outstanding offerings centered around food, wine, entertainment and vacation getaways. All auction items are available for preview on Davis Farm to School's website by visiting
http://www.davisfarmtoschool.org/index.php/events/.


