Farm to School Innovator Series: Sourcing Locally with Shared Purchasing
Farm to School Innovator Series: Sourcing Locally with Shared Purchasing September 16, 2026 1:30–2:45 p.m. Join the Center for Ecoliteracy for the next event in our Farm to School Innovator Series: Sourcing Locally with Shared Purchasing. Discover how school districts can work together to buy from local farmers using shared purchasing “piggyback” contracts.
Guest panel featuring:
Andrew Dickinson, Vice President, Dickinson Family Farms
Kristin Hilleman, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Capistrano Unified School District
Tim Wilkinson, Director of Procurement Strategy & Operations, Shared Plate Strategies
Live Spanish interpretation will be provided. The Farm to School Innovator Series provides virtual gatherings for farm to school leaders focused on building resilient school food systems in California. Join us to connect with peers and take the next step toward more fresh, local school meals.
