Harvest of the Month
- Harvest of the Month
- Farmer of the Month
- Farmer of the Month Video - Apples
- Harvest of the Month Support Materials
Harvest of the Month
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The goals of this program are to promote reading and to increase enjoyment and consumption of fruits and vegetables. In an effort to motivate students to make healthy choices, they have an opportunity to taste and explore the featured fruit or vegetable of the month during class and/or lunch. Each month participating teachers and librarians receive food-themed books in order to present stories to the students during their tasting adventure. Visit www.harvestofthemonth.com for more information. |
Farmer of the Month
The Farmer of the Month is an informational newsletter about the farmers that supply the Harvest of the Month produce for students to taste each month. This newsletter is delivered to teachers enabling them to talk about the Farmer of the Month with their class as they enjoy the fruit or vegetable.
Our goal is to help students understand how their food travels from the farm to their finger tips. We strive to honor and celebrate local farmers to connect children with the people at the front line of our food supply. We hope that the students will encourage their families to take them to the farmers' market, seek out the Farmers of the Month, and purchase fruits and vegetables at the peak of their season.
Check out the Article featuring Farmer of the Month in Edible Shasta.
In the News: Farmer of the Month Article (Part 2)
Farmer of the Month Newsletter
| Issue | Farmer | Newsletter |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2011 | James, Kathy, Julia, Jayne, and Jordan Brandt from Julia's Fruit Stand (tomatoes) | |
| 9/2010 | Brian Marshall and Nancy Heinzel from Sawmill Creek Farms (cucumbers) | |
| 5/2010 | Steve & Laura French from French Orchards (berries) | |
| 4/2010 | Kalen & Carn Redwood (bean) | |
| 3/2010 | Rob and Holly Montgomery (greens) | |
| 2/2010 | Bill Clarke (grapefruit) | |
| 1/2010 | Lou and Lola Lodigiani from Tri-L Mandarin Ranch (mandarins) | |
| 12/2009 | Chertong, Xue Moua and Mee Yang (jicama) | |
| 11/2009 | Denis Biro from Biro Farm (peppers) | |
| 10/2009 | Lee Callendar from GRUB Cooperative (zucchini) | |
| 9/2009 | Bryan Howard (apples) |
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| 5/2009 | Bob and Marcia White (cherries) | |
| 4/2009 | Jim Jerkovich from Victoria Island Farm (asparagus) | |
| 3/2009 | Patrick and Chue Yang (peas) | |
| 2/2009 | Dieckmann family (cabbage) | |
| 1/2009 | Ryan Sale (prunes) | |
| 11/2008 | Sean and Forough Molina (persimmons) | |
| 10/2008 | Mike Wiedeman (winter squash) | |
| 9/2008 | James, Kathy, Julia, Jayne, and Jordon Brandt from Julia’s Fruit Stand (tomatoes) | |
| 4/2008 | Matthew Martin from Pyramid Farms (carrots) | |
| 3/2008 | Rob Montgomery (spinach) | |
| 2/2008 | Richard and Paula Kelso from Kelso Black Gold Ranch (oranges) | |
| 1/2008 | Debbie Ariza from Debbie Ariza Farm (kiwi) |
Harvest of the Month Support Materials
For all Educator newsletters and Family Newsletters click here.
| Issue | Issue focus |
|---|---|
| Sept 2010 | Cucumbers |
| Oct 2010 | Pears |
| Nov 2010 | Sweet Potatoes |
| Dec 2010 | Broccoli |
| Jan 2011 | Kiwis |
| Feb 2011 | Oranges |
| March 2011 | Spinach |
| April 2011 | Carrots |
| May 2011 | Strawberries |
| June 2011 | Green Beans |
| July 2011 | Peppers |
| August 2011 | Peaches |
