Harvest of the Season

Harvest of the season logo with outline of Washington state and a salmon

Contact Information

Child Nutrition Services

360-725-6200
TTY: 360-664-3631

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.

Seasonality wheel showing different food products and the months they are in season.

What's In Season

This infographic highlights the seasonality of 24 local foods featured in the Harvest of the Season initiative, a comprehensive set of resources to help incorporate local food in Child Nutrition Programs. There is a wide selection of items available throughout the year from Washington farmers, ranchers, and fishers. 

Harvest of the Season 

Partner Planning Group Members

*indicates a match partner.

  • 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
  • University of Washington*