Yolo Farm To Fork

What Yolo Farm To Fork does

Yolo Farm To Fork is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Woodland, California, founded around 2012. It operates exclusively within Yolo County, where it runs educational programs that connect K-12 children to the farm-to-table food system through hands-on garden and farm experiences. Its stated mission is to educate children about how food is grown, harvested, and consumed while supporting edible school gardens across partner schools.

The organization's programmatic portfolio comprises four core initiatives: Edible School Gardens (school-garden installations and support), Go Visit A Farm! (student farm field trips), Dig In Yolo (school-garden produce consumption programming), and Kids dig it! (children's agricultural engagement). It produces and distributes educational resources including Garden Discovery Kits, a Garden Guide Handbook, and Garden Companion materials for use by teachers and students. Supplemental resources are provided free of charge to schools; operations are staffed by approximately 8 employees supported by a paid college-internship pipeline that has placed 136 interns. The organization partners formally with the Woodland Joint Unified School District and the Yolo County Office of Education to embed programming into K-12 curricula, and with UC Davis on the internship pipeline.

Yolo Farm To Fork runs a donation-driven nonprofit model: it receives no government funding and generates no revenue from product or service sales. It is funded by individual donors and a set of named corporate sponsors, including La Tourangelle, Raley's, Nugget Markets, Wells Fargo, and the Sacramento Kings, and holds a partnership with the CDFA Office of Farm to Fork. Reported impact metrics include 70 active school gardens in Yolo County, 24,038 pounds of garden harvests served, 8,240 pounds of produce sourced from 20 local farms, 3,186 students attending farm field trips, and outreach to more than 10,000 children. In 2024, the organization earned the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Name

Yolo Farm To Fork

Legal name

Yolo Farm to Fork

Website

https://yolofarmtofork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Yolo Farm To Fork is a Woodland, California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers farm-to-table education to Yolo County K-12 students through school gardens, farm field trips, internships, and reusable curriculum resources for teachers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

School Feeding & Child Nutrition Programs (BPADAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability, Waste Reduction & Composting Programs (EDALADAL), School Feeding & Social Protection Partnerships (Conditional Cash Transfers, etc.) (EDADALAL)

Keywords

• Edible school gardens
• Garden-based education
• Farm field trips
• Youth nutrition programs
• School garden curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals via PayPal or check, one-time or monthly. 501c3 nonprofit with federal tax ID 68-0254919.
2. Business Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages at various levels (Platinum Leaf $5,000+, Gold Leaf $2,500-$5,000, Silver Leaf $1,000-$2,500, Bronze Leaf $500-$1,000) with multiple touch points to reach target audiences.
3. Nugget Scrip Program: Percentage of grocery purchases donated when shoppers use scrip cards at Nugget Markets and Food 4 Less stores. Graduated scale: 1% up to $299.99, 2% for $300-$499.99, 3% for $500-$599.99, 4% over $600 monthly.
4. Financial and In-Kind Gifts: Gifts of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate or other assets, and in-kind gifts. Most charitable gifts qualify for maximum tax advantage under federal law.
5. Honor Donations: Donations made in honor of someone special, with email notification sent to the honoree. Perfect gift option for those passionate about education, child nutrition, or school gardens.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yolo Farm To Fork creates and sustains edible school gardens and delivers garden-centered and farm-based education programs to K-12 students in Yolo County, California. Core offerings include Edible School Gardens (on-site garden creation, maintenance, and seasonal activities), Go Visit A Farm! cost-sharing field trip grants to local organic farms, the Dig In Yolo countywide garden support program, the Kids dig it! school services menu, and downloadable educational resources (Garden Guide Handbook, Garden Companion for the Young Child, and Garden Discovery Kits aligned with California Content and Next Generation Science Standards).

Product overview

Yolo Farm To Fork operates as a nonprofit offering multiple interconnected programs focused on garden-centered and farm-based education for children. The core programs include Edible School Gardens (supporting over 67 school gardens in Yolo County), Go Visit A Farm! field trips (cost-sharing grants for farm visits), Dig In Yolo (countywide garden support), and Kids dig it! (comprehensive school services). These are supported by educational resources including Garden Discovery Kits (hands-on learning materials aligned with California standards, available in English and Spanish), the Garden Guide Handbook (month-by-month garden activities), and Garden Companion for the Young Child (curriculum for younger children). The organization reaches more than 10,000 children through these integrated programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Edible School Gardens School garden program that empowers K-12 students to learn how to grow, harvest, and eat healthy, fresh produce while sustaining organic edible gardens on their school premises. The program provides assistance with raised beds, irrigation systems, college intern stipends, garden materials, and seasonal crop planning. It supports 70 school gardens in Yolo County, with 24,038 pounds of garden harvests served in cafeterias.
• Go Visit A Farm! Cost-sharing grant field trip program to local organic farms combining farm exploration, interactive discussions, and hands-on farming activities including planting, harvesting, and on-site cooking with freshly harvested produce. Field trips are 4 hours long and address many areas of classroom curriculum.
• Dig In Yolo Countywide edible garden program supporting public and private schools and community groups with seeds, plants, organic compost, weed control bark, volunteers, garden learning activities, grant opportunities, and technical resources.
• Garden Discovery Kits Hands-on learning kits for 3rd-6th grade teachers containing consumable materials, step-by-step instructions in English and Spanish, and student journals for garden-based curriculum aligned with California Content and Next Generation Science Standards. First piloted in 2019.
• Garden Guide & Handbook: Growing Lunch Month-by-month guide with calendar and activities to support and sustain edible school gardens throughout the year, available as a downloadable PDF.
• Garden Companion for the Young Child Month-by-month curriculum of garden activities designed for young children in preschool and early elementary grades, available as a downloadable PDF.
• Kids dig it! School menu of services providing ways for schools to sustain edible gardens while connecting lifelong garden lessons to all aspects of the classroom curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 24,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables grown, harvested, cleaned, and served in school cafeterias since fall 2016
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• La TourangelleflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Tourangelle is a Platinum Leaf sponsor ($5,000+) and their Chief of Staff/Head of HR serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors. The company also funds the La Tourangelle Small Farms Manager position at the organization.
• Raley'sflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum Leaf sponsor providing funding for farm visits and garden programs. Major retail partner in the region.
• Nugget MarketsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum Leaf sponsor and partner in the Scrip program where percentage of grocery purchases are donated to the organization.
• Woodland Joint Unified School DistrictflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor school district partner where 14 school gardens are established within Woodland and West Sacramento.
• Yolo County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum Leaf sponsor and educational partner supporting garden programs in Yolo County schools.
• Sacramento KingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum Leaf sponsor bringing sports team visibility and community engagement to the organization.
• Wells FargocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum Leaf corporate sponsor supporting garden education programs.
• CDFA - Office of Farm to ForkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor and state-level farm to fork program partner, aligning with California's farm to school initiatives.
• UC Davis Sustainable AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing research support and sustainable agriculture expertise.
• UC Davis Student FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing agricultural education resources and student involvement.
• Davis Joint Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partner in the Dig In Yolo program providing garden-based education.
• Washington Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partner in West Sacramento area with multiple school gardens.
• Woodland Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner where Professor of Agriculture serves on Board of Directors. Provides internship opportunities and agricultural education resources.
• De Wit Family FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal farming partner with farmer serving on Board of Directors. Represents 20 small local farms supplying produce for school meals.
• Sacramento Republic FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum Leaf sponsor bringing sports and community visibility.
• Food 4 LesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating retailer in the Nugget Scrip program, allowing shoppers to support the organization through grocery purchases at Cameron Park, Vallejo, and Woodland locations.
• Empower YolominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum Leaf sponsor supporting community programs.
• Yolo Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner with Land Stewardship Director serving on Board of Directors.
• Davis Food Co-opminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Leaf sponsor and community food retailer partner.
• California Conservation CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting conservation and environmental education.
• Cool DavisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity sustainability partner in Davis.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Big Green: National nonprofit building Learning Gardens in schools across multiple states with curriculum, teacher training, and produce-to-cafeteria programming. Closely comparable operating model and beneficiary population.
• Whole Kids Foundation: Whole Foods Market's nonprofit foundation funding school gardens, salad bars, and bee hives nationwide. Comparable as a school garden grant-maker and supporter of garden-based education programming.
• Life Lab: Santa Cruz, CA-based nonprofit operating school garden programs and Garden Classroom curriculum for K-12 students. Closely comparable as a California-focused garden-based education nonprofit with published curriculum and direct school partnerships.
• Edible Schoolyard Project: Berkeley-based nonprofit founded by Alice Waters to advance edible education in schools. Operates the original Edible Schoolyard at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and shares Yolo Farm To Fork's core model of garden-to-cafeteria programming with curriculum resources.
• FoodCorps: National nonprofit connecting kids to healthy food through service members in schools, with a focus on garden-based education, nutrition, and local food procurement. Directly comparable mission and target beneficiary population.

Emerging players

• Captain Planet Foundation: Atlanta-based environmental education nonprofit funding school and community gardens, including gardening and food waste programs. Comparable mission focus on garden-based education with a broader environmental lens.

Regional players

• Community GroundWorks: Madison, Wisconsin-based nonprofit operating Troy Gardens and school garden programming with curriculum and teacher training. Comparable as a regional farm-to-school education organization.
• Vermont FEED: Vermont farm-to-school partnership between Shelburne Farms and NOFA-VT, focused on school garden curriculum, professional development, and local food procurement. Comparable operating model and educational focus.
• DC Greens: Washington DC-based nonprofit operating school garden and farm-to-school programs in the DC public school system. Comparable operating model targeting an urban school district.
• Green Mountain Farm-to-School: Vermont-based nonprofit running farm-to-school programming including field trips, school gardens, and local food procurement. Highly comparable model serving a different rural region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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