October is National Farm to School Month and Ohio is celebrating with the Great Apple Crunch! It’s fun and educational way to promote healthy eating, support local farmers, and highlight the importance of local foods. Why participate? The Great Apple Crunch is a simple event where groups of people (classrooms, schools, families, workplaces, communities, etc.) come together to bite into locally grown apples at the same time. It’s a great opportunity to: Eat healthy and enjoy fresh, local produce Support Ohio’s hardworking apple growers Highlight the value of local food systems Learn all about apples and where they come from What is the Crunch? It’s exactly what it sounds like! Gather your group, get some locally grown apples, and take a […]
Ohio Success Stories
September’s Harvest of the Month: TOMATOES
Farm to School Celebrates Tomatoes in September! Farm to School programs connect students with fresh, locally grown foods while supporting the farmers who grow them. This September, we’re celebrating one of Ohio’s seasonal favorites!! The tomato! Packed with vitamins A and C, tomatoes help boost immune health and support vision. Whether enjoyed fresh, roasted, or blended into sauces, they’re a flavorful and versatile addition to any meal. Support Ohio’s farmers by choosing locally grown tomatoes from farmers markets, farm stands, or community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs. Buying local means enjoying peak freshness and flavor while strengthening our community and economy. By bringing local produce into schools, Farm to School helps farmers grow their businesses, educates students about where their food comes […]
Join the Cucumber Crunch this Summer!!
Farm to Summer brings the Farm to School model into summer, connecting kids with local Ohio foods and farm-based activities while school is out. Celebrate by joining the Cucumber Crunch—a statewide event where locally grown cucumbers are served as a snack or meal. Register your event to get free stickers and show your support for healthy, local eating. Cucumber Crunch Day is July 10th, but you can crunch at any time during the summer! Want to join the Cucumber Crunch? REGISTER HERE! The Cucumber Crunch is a fun, statewide event where schools, camps, and community groups serve locally grown cucumbers. Whether as a snack or part of a meal, it’s a tasty way to support local farms and promote […]
Join Us Oct. 10, Noon, for The Great Apple Crunch
October is National Farm to School Month and to celebrate, Ohio participates in the Great Apple Crunch as a fun way to: 🍎 Eat healthy 🍎 Support local farmers 🍎 Highlight local foods 🍎 Learn all about apples What is it? The Apple Crunch is simply an event where you get a group of people (classroom, school, family, coworkers, etc.) together, buy local apples, and bite into apples together at the same time! It is also an opportunity to learn about your local foods! Register: It is easy to get involved, follow the link to the 2024 Great Apple Crunch registration! The link is: go.osu.edu/applecrunch2024! After registering, you will receive an Apple Crunch Guide that includes lesson plans and other […]
