Harvest Calendar
To download the Harvest of the Month calendar as a .pdf, click on the image below.
Each month, a food that grows in the Northwest region is featured on the school lunch menu in Whatcom County schools. Harvest of the Month offers a great opportunity to try new foods, talk about food choices, and think about where our food comes from.
Click on each Harvest item below to see educational materials for students, teachers, and parents.
August’s featured harvest item is Cucumbers. See the resources below to make the most of the harvest this month.
September’s featured harvest item is Tomatoes. See the resources below to make the most of the harvest this month.
October’s featured harvest item is Broccoli. See the resources below to make the most of the harvest this month.
November’s featured harvest item is Root Vegetables. See the resources below to make the most of the harvest this month.
December’s featured harvest item is Cabbage. See the resources below to make the most of the harvest this month.
January’s featured harvest item is Apples. See the resources below to make the most of the harvest this month.
March’s featured harvest item is Grains. See the resources below to make the most of the harvest this month.
April’s featured harvest item is Legumes. See the resources below to make the most of the harvest this month.
This video teaches how to cook dry …
May’s featured harvest item is Radishes. See the resources below to make the most of the harvest this month.
Farmer Matt Steinman of Foothills Farm shows …
June’s featured harvest item is Snap Peas. See the resources below to make the most of the harvest this month.
July’s featured harvest item is Summer Squash. See the resources below to make the most of the harvest this month.
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