Harvest of the Season
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Harvest of the Season is a comprehensive initiative to support USDA Child Nutrition Program operators incorporate foods from Washington in the kitchen, classrooms, and at home. Funded by a USDA Farm to School Grant, the Harvest of the Season toolkits include nutrition facts, recipe ideas, activities, videos and more, allowing Child Nutrition Programs the flexibility to feature what works for them.
This initiative was completed with generous support from our partner planning group.
What's In Season
This infographic connects Washington agriculture with K-12 nutrition programs. The seasonal wheel showcases 24 locally grown crops served in public school cafeterias, indicating growth periods and peak harvest seasons to encourage seasonal eating and farm-to-school learning.
Harvest of the Season
Alliums
Onions, Garlic, Leeks
Asparagus
Berries
Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries
Brassicas
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Romanesco
Dried Beans
Hardy Greens
Cabbage, Collards, Chard, Kale
Potatoes
Pulses
Lentils and Garbanzos
Tender Greens
Winter Squash
Partner Planning Group Members
- Washington State Department of Agriculture
- Red Raspberry Commission
- Dairy West
- Eat Local First
- SNAP-Ed (Washington State Department of Health, Washington State University, and Washington State Department of Social and Health Services)
- Washington Sea Grant
- Washington Farm to School Network
- Washington State Beef Commission
- The Mushroom Council
- NorthEast Washington Educational Services District (NEWESD) 101