The proceeds from the second annual Viva Fresh Open will benefit the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Urban School Grant. The golf tournament will be held Thursday, March 31, at the TPC AT&T Canyons Course at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort as part of the Viva Fresh Produce Expo.Lauren Corzine

The Urban Schools Agricultural Grant Program is an agricultural-related program for urban elementary and middle public school students that helps improve students' understanding and appreciation of agriculture through projects such as school vegetable gardens which can provide lessons not only in horticulture, but also in water conservation and nutrition.

"We are thrilled to partner with the Texas Department of Agriculture in support of the Urban Schools Agricultural Grant Program," Bret Erickson, president and chief executive officer of the Texas International Produce Association, based in Mission, said in a press release. “The vast majority of today's youth does not have a strong understanding of where their food comes from. We are seeking to change that through the funding of projects such as school vegetable gardens which help teach students about horticulture, plant and soil health, and agricultural production systems, not to mention the added benefit that kids get excited about eating more fruits and vegetables."

Presented by Bebo Distributing Inc. and Wonderful Citrus, the golf tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Afterwards, rising country music star Lauren Corzine will perform during the 19th Hole Celebration sponsored by SunFed, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., held at Event Lawn 3 (the gazebo adjacent to the Pro Shop). 

Corzine started booking shows as a country music singer when she was just 11 years old and since then she has played all over the country gaining notoriety for her musical skill. Entry to the 19th Hole Celebration is free for golf tournament players and is $40 for all other expo participants. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have Lauren Corzine as the live entertainment for the 19th Hole Celebration,” Craig Slate, vice president of sales-North America for SunFed, said in the press release. “It’s going to be a great way to kick off the 2016 Viva Fresh Expo and celebrate a fun tournament that benefits an organization that’s making a difference with kids.”

For more information on the Viva Fresh Open Golf Tournament, visit www.vivafreshexpo.com.