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Sample press release #2

To be used year round

For Immediate Release: [Insert release date here]

[Insert organization name here] says Texas Agriculture Matters!

[insert City], Texas

What does Farm Fresh mean to you? At [Insert organization name here] it means [connecting children to agriculture and local farmers and ranchers. The goal is to increase community collaborations, promote healthy lifestyles and improve the Texas economy. Because Texas agriculture matters!]

Our garden helps to connect our young learners back to Texas Agriculture and we work hard to teach children where their food comes from. [Use the section to add information about special initiatives or events you have hosted that help to connect children back to Texas agriculture. This may include taste tests, field trips, or meet the farmer days.]

[Personalized Organization information: include any information about your child care center or program you would like in this press release. TDA recommends including any information about the type of support that would be most impactful e.g., volunteer time, donation of materials and/or plants, or financial contributions]

Get involved today! Contact [insert the name and contact information for the point of contact in your organization. If you currently have a garden volunteer coordinator, include their contact information here]….

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Media Contact: [Include best point of contact for any media inquiries.]