HOTM Root Veggies 2024

March 2024

WELCOME!

The Georgia Farm to ECE Harvest of the Month initiative highlights seasonal vegetables and fruits grown in Georgia. Quality Care for Children has developed a variety of resources to help you promote a new vegetable or fruit each month:

• Harvest of the Month Calendar poster to display in your facility

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• Harvest of the Month Cookbook featuring recipes developed by Georgia child care providers

• Classroom resources, including activity ideas linked to the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards, recipe ideas, a book list, and family newsletter 

Getting Started: Georgia Farm to Early Care and Education Guide

DOWNLOAD THE CALENDAR IN ENGLISH

DOWNLOAD THE CALENDAR IN SPANISH

Tools for your classroom:

Whip up some great snacks with these fun recipes

Inspire your students with Activities

Find Local Food

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:

www.georgiaorganics.org or

www.decal.ga.gov/nutrition

Here’s where to find locally grown produce

Click here

Check out these great books

Share NEWSLETTER to let your parents know more about harvest of the month

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SmallBites Adventure Club includes everything you need to create a hands-on recipe and taste test.

Enroll in the childcare Food Program

To learn more and enroll in the Child Care Food Program (CACFP), click here!