- Author: Katie (Cathryn) R Johnson
From the National Farm to School Network: "October is National Farm to School Month, a time to celebrate connections happening all over the country between schools, food and local farmers! Farm to school enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by enhancing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early care and education sites. Learn more about farm to school and find ways to get involved by visiting the National Farm to School Network's website at farmtoschool.org."
In the Central Sierra, UCCE and our many partners celebrate farm to school by teaching in school gardens, bringing farmers into classrooms, supporting school food service departments that want to purchase local foods, and offering kids a taste of fresh fruits and vegetables that they might not have tried before.
- Author: Katie (Cathryn) R Johnson
Since apples are available in stores year-round, it's easy to forget that their peak season is in the Autumn – but nothing announces the arrival of Fall quite like a crisp apple. Produced at higher elevations throughout the Central Sierra, apples are available at farmers markets and local you-pick operations. Apples are known for keeping us healthy, as they are good sources of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. See below for a list of healthy recipes ideas, or simply sprinkle sliced apples with cinnamon in a small container, cover, and shake gently to coat the slices. The cinnamon not only tastes great, it also masks browning from oxidation, which is helpful if the apple slices will be sitting in a lunchbox for a while before being eaten. Learn more about apples and view their nutrition facts at Harvest of the Month.
Recipe Ideas:
- Author: Katie (Cathryn) R Johnson
- Author: Katie (Cathryn) R Johnson
- Author: Katie (Cathryn) R Johnson
- Mediterranean Salad with Melon and Feta
- Watermelon Salsa
- Pico de Gallo Fruit Salad
- Melon Cooler (or Slushy)