October 2020
Are you ready to Turnip the Volume with us?
The sign up for this year's October Farm to School Month campaign is now open! Sign up today to receive access to an online toolkit filled with turnip-themed activities, standards-based lessons, recipes, and more. The first 300 individuals to sign up will be mailed seeds, washable tattoos, and our school garden planting and harvest calendar. Can you dig it?
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.
Click on a month link to get all of the info you need in one easy place.
Getting Started: Georgia Farm to Early Care and Education Guide
Recipes
Whip up some great snacks with these fun recipes.
Books
Check out these great books about watermelons.
Activities
Inspire your students!
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.
Locally Grown
Here’s where to find locally grown pumpkins.
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 childcare Food Program
To learn more and enroll in the Child Care Food Program (CACFP), click here!