MINNESOTA
HARVEST OF THE MONTH
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SEASONAL FEATURES
Tomatoes come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, flavors, and colors. They're used in many different dishes around the world - from pastas and salads to sandwiches and soups. The most popular varieties in MN are Early Girl, Big Beef, and the Cherry tomato.
Sweet corn is a late summer staple in Minnesota. Once picked, sweet corn quickly starts converting it's sugar into starch - losing about 40% of it's sugar content within 6 hours. This is why local, fresh picked sweet corn tastes so good!
There are more than 2,500 known varieties of apples grown in the US, but some of the most popular were created right here in Minnesota! Apples varieties like Honeycrisp, SweeTango, and First Kiss were all developed by the University of Minnesota.
Featured Recipe
Featured Recipe
Mix together black beans, corn, tomatoes, and spring onions then top with a zesty cilantro lime dressing to create a delicious, vibrant salad that's perfect for school lunches.
Featured Lesson
Featured Lesson
Students use their five senses to investigate apples, identify and model the parts of an apple, make applesauce, and discover how apples are grown.
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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.
Click here to receive monthly newsletters from Minnesota Harvest of the Month. Each edition will highlight recipes, lesson plans, and resources for a seasonal Harvest of the Month item.
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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