Taste and Teach

Helping students learn where their food and fiber comes from is a critical message! Going on its seventh year, Taste and Teach, sponsored by Raley's, Stater Bros. Markets, and California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, offers teachers throughout the state the opportunity to “Taste and Teach” different California commodities.

In addition to the free resources highlighted below, each July, our sponsors host a contest for a select number of California K-12 teachers to receive a $100 gift card to Raley's, Bel Air Markets and Nob Hill or Stater Bros. grocery stores to purchase featured California-grown commodities (fruits, vegetables and nuts!) for the program. These winners also receive a binder full of helpful resources, including instructions on how to lead students in a taste test while meeting California Academic Standards; all included with the links below.

Make sure to check back in June 2025 for more details on the gift card and binder contest!

Teaching Resources

• Taste Test Instruction Ideas
• Taste Test Student Journal
• September—Tomatoes
• October—Apples
• November—Table Grapes
• December—Citrus
• January—Nuts
• February—Leafy Greens
• March—Green Beans
• April—Avocados
• May—Berries
• June—Dairy Foods
• July-Pears
• August-Peaches
• Additional Resources
• Explore our full collection of free teaching resources!