Food for Thought was organized by a group of concerned parents, educators and growers who first came together in the spring of 2002 to improve the nutritional status and food awareness of children in the Ojai Unified School District. By focusing on nutrition education, garden-based learning, agricultural literacy through farm field trips, and advocating for fresh, local, seasonal produce in all school meals, Food for Thought raises awareness of the importance of healthy childhood nutritional practices, the integral role of agriculture in our community, ultimately encouraging students to reconnect to the land and environment that sustains them. Our volunteers and staff coordinate experiential learning opportunities in schools and participate in outreach, advocacy and coalition-building in the greater community.