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South Dakota Farm to School Program



Harvest of the Month

 

The Farm to School Harvest of the Month resources are designed to support South Dakota child nutrition professionals in educating students and families about locally grown foods while encouraging their incorporation into school meal programs. Featuring 15 different foods grown across the state, each monthly resource includes an engaging fact sheet (some tailored with community-specific information) that provides answers to fun trivia questions to spark student interest. In addition, each resource includes a simple, family-friendly recipe that students can take home to prepare with their families, helping to extend learning beyond the cafeteria. Child nutrition professionals are encouraged to highlight one featured local food each month on their menus, reinforcing the connection between classroom learning, community agriculture, and school nutrition.

Item Fact Sheet / Talking Points Recipes Classroom Resources
Apple
(download poster)
Apple Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Apple Recipes
    Apple Crisp
    Simple Sauteed Apples with Cinnamon
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Asparagus
(download poster)
Asparagus Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Asparagus Recipes
    Pan Fried Asparagus
    Asparagus Pasta with Lemon and Garlic
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Beef
(download poster)
Beef Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Beef Recipes
    Cheeseburger Mac
    Lazy Beef Lasagna
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Beets
(download poster)
Beets Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Beets Recipes
    Roasted Beets
    Beet Salad
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Potato
(download poster)
Potato Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Potato Recipes
    Cowboy Butter Roasted Potatoes
    BBQ Potatoes
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Pumpkin
(download poster)
Pumpkin Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Pumpkin Recipes
    Pumpkin Bread
    Pumpkin Mousse
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Radish
(download poster)
Radish Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Radish Recipes
    Cinnamon and Sugar Radish Chips
    Roasted Radishes
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Raspberry
(download poster)
Raspberry Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Raspberry Recipes
    Fresh Raspberry Crisp
    Wild Raspberry Mousse
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Rhubarb
(download poster)
Rhubarb Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Rhubarb Recipes
    Rhubarb Crunch
    Roasted Rhubarb-and-Sour-Cherry Compote
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Bison
(download poster)
Bison Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Bison Recipes
    Bison Tacos
    Bison Stew
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Poultry
(download poster)
Poultry Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Poultry Recipes
    Turkey or Chicken Terrapin
    King Ranch Chicken
    Turkey Rotini
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Watermelon
(download poster)
Watermelon Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Watermelon Recipes
    Chocolate Dipped Watermelon Bites
    Watermelon Feta Salad Cups
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Cantaloupe
(download poster)
Cantaloupe Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Cantaloupe Recipes
    Cantaloupe Crunch
    Easy Cantaloupe Sorbet
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Chokecherries
(download poster)
Chokecherries Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Chokecherries Recipes
    Chokecherry Syrup
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Dairy
(download poster)
Dairy Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Dairy Recipes
    Creamy Rice Pudding
    Milk Pancakes
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Wheat
(download poster)
Wheat Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Wheat Recipes
    Whole wheat blueberry muffins
    Simple Whole Wheat Bread
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces
Oats
(download poster)
Oats Fact Sheet
Talking Points/Helpful Hints
Oats Recipes
    No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies
    Classic Overnight Oats
Trivia
Color Sheet K-2
Color Sheet 3-5
Bulletin Board Pieces