MINNESOTA
HARVEST OF THE MONTH
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SEASONAL FEATURES
Dairy includes a wide variety of products that are made from milk - including cheese, yogurt, butter, and milk itself. Dairy products, usually come from cows, but can also come from other mammals like goats. No matter where it comes from, dairy products are high in calcium and help build strong bones.
Beef, which is the meat that comes from cows, is a fantastic source of essential nutrients like iron, protein, vitamin B12, and zinc. In the US, Minnesota ranks 10th in cattle production and is home to more than 16,000 beef farmers and ranchers.
There are many different types of leafy greens, some of the most popular being kale, spinach, collards, and romaine lettuce. Several types of greens, like kale and collards, can continue to grow well after the first frost. This makes them a great produce option in early winter.
Featured Recipe
Featured Recipe
Tangy balsamic vinegar married with sweet maple syrup creates a flavorful salad with seasonal spinach. Use Minnesota maple syrup, if you can!
Featured Lesson
Featured Lesson
Students explain the value of the beef cattle industry, including the products cattle produce, the production process from farm to plate, and how cattle can utilize and obtain energy from grass and other forage.
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Lettuce Know You Are Part of Minnesota Harvest of the Month!
Lettuce Know You Are Part of Minnesota Harvest of the Month!
Calling all teachers, food service professionals, school nurses, parents, farmers, after-school coordinators and community members.
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Minnesota Harvest of the Month is a statewide collaborative effort, started as a partnership between the University of Minnesota Extension, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota Department of Education. It is now managed with a variety of nonprofit and state agency partners through the Farm to Kids Alliance.
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