- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Farm to summer
- Creator:
- Georgia. Bright From the Start
United States. Department of Agriculture - Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Bright From the Start
- Date of Original:
- 2020
- Subject:
- Local foods--Children--Georgia
Farm produce--Georgia
School children--Food--Georgia
Children--Nutrition--Georgia
Children--Nutrition
Farm produce
School children--Food - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
drawings (visual works) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Fact sheet on the Farm to Summer program.
- External Identifiers:
- OCLC 1285970884
NZ MMS ID 9922633595702931
Call Number B700 .M1 2020 F37 - Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bb700-b-pm1-b2020-bf37-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bb700-b-pm1-b2020-bf37-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
Farm to Summer
Summer in Georgia is a time of agricultural abundance and bountiful harvests: plump stone fruits hang heavy on trees, juicy melons and tomatoes explode from their vines, beans begin to dry in their pods, and livestock feed on the most nutritious spring grasses to produce delicious meat and dairy products. Luckily for local farmers, kids, and their communities, schools and nonprofit Sponsors offering USDA's Summer Meals Programs are capitalizing on the many opportunities that summer brings to serve fresh, local foods and hands-on agriculture activities that help children develop healthy habits.
What are the benefits of Farm to Summer?
Increased participation in summer meals programs Improved quality and appeal of summer meals Engaged kids and families through fun, hands-on activities Increased access to fresh, nutritious meals Increased access to experiential learning activities Increased nourishment and activity while school is out Increased support of local farmers and communities
How can organizations and families engage with Farm to Summer?
Where can local foods be purchased in Georgia?
Grow your own edible garden in containers, raised beds or the ground
Take a trip to a farm to meet your local farmer
Source local foods from your community
Conduct a taste test to try new foods
Read a book that connects children to their food origins
Engage with children through developmentally appropriate cooking activities
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): Membership or subscription for local, in-season produce from a local farmer or grower.
Farmer's Market
Farm Stand: Typically located near a farm, roadside or u-pick farm. Farm stands are operated by a single farmer or farm. Offers products that have been harvested that day.
Food Hub: Business or organization that manages the distribution and marketing for local foods
Local Grocery Store
Direct from Farmers
How can local foods be incorporated into summer meals?
1. Identify which local foods are currently being served. 2. Contact a local farmer to find out which fruits and vegetables are in-season. 3. Substitute food items you are eating with locally grown and harvested foods. 4. Start a "Harvest of the Month" program in your community. 5. Develop new recipes using local Georgia Grown foods.
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.