Suggested Harvest of the Month for PVUSD, LOSD and SCCS
Monthly taste testing resources, created in collaboration with school food service directors
Fruits and Veggies
September - Apples / Cucumbers
October - Pears / Tomatoes
November - Persimmons / Kale
December - Kiwi / Carrots
January - Oranges / Broccoli
February - Mandarins / Rainbow Chard
March - Lemons, Limes / Cabbage
April - Strawberries / Herbs
May - Peaches / Peas
View sowing schedule for monthly crops.
Contact geoff@lifelab.org to discuss garden plant donations.
Harvest of the Month Info Poster SY 2022-23 (8.5 × 11 in).pdfResources for Taste Testing
CDPH Harvest of the Month
36 Crop resources developed by the CA Department of Health (in collaboration with Life Lab)
Educator Newsletter
Family Newsletters
Community Newsletters
Menu Slicks
Press Release Template
Poster
Links to California Content Standards
Fact Sheet (PDF)
.... and much more
CA Food for CA Kids
Resources for Educators and Food Service Professionals
Cooking with Kids Tasting Lessons
Free, grade level tasting resources in Spanish and English
More Taste Testing Resources
One Bite Lessons - Easy and Edible Straight from the Garden
Image taken from FoodConnects Farm to School in VT
Cafeterias, Classroom/Gardens, Communities
Examples of school-based nutrition education
Cafeteria, Classroom, Community: Three Keys of Farm to School (5 min read)
Webinar: Farm to School: Cafeteria, Classroom, Community (hour video)
Program Video: Farm to School: Connecting Cafeteria, Classroom & Community (10 min video)
5 Ideas to Connect the Cafeteria to the Classroom (3 min read)
Webinar: School Food Service and School Gardens (hour video)