US: Tour de Fresh and Stuppy partner for fundraising incentive
Valued at $5,000, this donation will further both Stuppy and Tour de Fresh’s mission to provide access to fresh produce in schools across the country, while also teaching students about the process and profession of horticulture and its importance in the world.
“As an extension of our own fundamental belief that schools across the nation should not only be educated in nutrition, but be able to grow and eat their own fresh produce, it feels like the perfect opportunity for us to support Tour de Fresh by offering this incentive to riders,” said Ryan Willcott, vegetable project specialist for Stuppy. “We’re excited to see how this propels fundraising efforts, knowing that one of this year’s Tour de Fresh riders will affect multiple schools by providing at least one salad bar and an aquaponics system.”
Stuppy provides schools with a complete aqueduct aquaponics system including seeds, fish, fish food and equipment to create a 14-week experience where students are able to see the entire ecosystem in action. To determine which seeds would flourish best in the school’s environment, Stuppy offers consultation services to aid in seed selection so that educators are able to most effectively teach about horticulture.
“We are excited for the donation of an aqueduct aquaponics system because it shows how the industry is committed to making a difference in the lives of the next generation,” said Cindy Jewell, vice president of marketing for The California Giant Foundation. “It is so important to educate students about food that is grown in order to build an appreciation for agriculture – this appreciation will last a lifetime when it comes time for students to choose the food that they put in their bodies.”
In addition to the donation from Stuppy, Willcott will be showing his support by riding in Tour de Fresh on behalf of Uplift Infinity Preparatory School in Texas.
Tour de Fresh riders have currently raised $68,984 of their $175,000+ goal with only four weeks left to raise money prior to the ride July 26-28.
For more information:
Tour de Fresh
Brock Nemecek
bnemecek@dma-solutions.com
www.tourdefresh.com