September
WELCOME!
Harvest of the Month is the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Program’s farm to school campaign to promote a different local, seasonal fruit or vegetable each month.
Harvest of the Month goals include to:
Feature and promote a locally grown fruit or vegetable (“harvest”) on the school cafeteria menu each month.
Encourage healthy choices and consumption of fruits and vegetables.
Increase students’ access and exposure to local and seasonal produce.
Educate students on nutrition, agriculture and healthy eating.
Support local farmers and increase connections between schools and local producers.
See below for recipes, activities, and more! Click on a link to get all of the info you need in one easy place.
Recipes
Whip up some great snacks with these fun recipes.
Georgia Grown: Here’s where to find locally grown apples.
Books
Check out these great books about apples.
Activities
Inspire your students!
Apple Activities
Parent Newsletter
Give this one-page newsletter to let your parents know more about this month’s harvest of the month.
Apple Parent Newsletter - English
Apple Parent Newsletter - Spanish
Farmer Spotlight
The Common Market’s Farmer Spotlight.
Meet this month’s local farmer.
The Taste Test Box
·SmallBites Adventure Club includes everything you need to create a hands-on recipe and taste test.
Procurement
Locally Grown
Here’s where to find locally grown apples.
The Common Market Southeast
The Common Market is a mission-driven distributor of local foods in the Southeast Region serving Early Care Centers and more! Click here for more information!
local food for little eaters
This toolbox supports USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) participants in using funds to increase their local food purchases. For more information visit:
enroll in the
Child Care Food Program
To learn more and enroll in the Child Care Food Program (CACFP), click here!
