New Hampshire Harvest of the Month
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    • September: Broccoli & Cauliflower
    • October: Kale
    • November: Sweet Potatoes
    • December: Winter Squash
    • January: Parsnips
    • February: Cabbage
    • March: Beets & Rutabaga; Maple Syrup
    • April: Carrots
    • May: Mixed Greens
    • June: Herbs and Dairy
    • July: Berries
    • August: Tomatoes
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    • Harvest Lessons
    • Reading List
    • Guides
    • Nationwide
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GUIDES

HARVEST OF THE MONTH 101

Photo credit: USDA
Ready-to-go materials to promote local food in your classroom, cafeteria and community. 
Calling all teachers, food service professionals, school nurses, parents, farmers, after school coordinators and community members. Use these ready-to-go materials and training tools to start your successful and sustainable Harvest of the Month program. 

INTRO GUIDES
Overview of Materials
An introduction to the HOM suite of materials

DOWNLOAD OVERVIEW

Cafeteria Guide
A guide to using Harvest of the Month in cafeterias
Download Cafeteria Guide

Classroom Guide
A guide to using Harvest of the Month in classrooms
Download Classroom Guide

Home Guide
A guide to using Harvest of the Month at home
Download Home Guide

Retail Guide
A guide to using Harvest of the Month in retail food stores
Download Retail Guide

CLASSROOM CURRICULUM
About Harvest Lessons
The Harvest Lessons program is an extension of Harvest of the Month that offers detailed curriculum for monthly educational lessons. 
Harvest Lessons are currently available for 10 of the 12 months in our school year calendar (we're missing sweet potatoes and carrots for now).

Program Manual
A guide to using Harvest Lessons
Download Manual

Lesson Plans
A suite of Harvest Lessons for use in classrooms and other educational settings
Download Lesson Plans

Preschool Curriculum Guide
A guide to cooking through the seasons with early learners, including lesson plans, recipes and more
Download Preschool Guide

TASTE TEST TOOLKIT
Taste Test Toolkit: A Guide to Tasting Success
A toolkit full of tips for organizing successful taste tests in your school
Download Toolkit

CLASSROOM COOKING
Classroom Cooking with Kids
An overview to cooking with youngsters in the classroom
Download Cooking Guide

Classroom Cooking Cart Guide
A complete guide to using cooking carts in the classroom
Download Cooking Cart Guide

Inventory Checklist
A checklist to complete after using your cooking cart to make sure each item has been returned to its place
Download Inventory Checklist

Equipment List
A list of recommended equipment and appliances for your kitchen island on wheels 
Download Equipment List

Sign-Out Sheet
A sheet you can have educators complete when they check out and check in a cooking cart
Download Sign-Out Sheet

CONNECT

Questions or suggestions? Contact Stacey Purslow via email.
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CREDITS

© 2018 New Hampshire Harvest of the Month

Poster designs by Kathryn Hansis 

​Website by White Birch Creative
  • Home
  • Get Started
  • Materials
    • September: Broccoli & Cauliflower
    • October: Kale
    • November: Sweet Potatoes
    • December: Winter Squash
    • January: Parsnips
    • February: Cabbage
    • March: Beets & Rutabaga; Maple Syrup
    • April: Carrots
    • May: Mixed Greens
    • June: Herbs and Dairy
    • July: Berries
    • August: Tomatoes
  • Resources
    • Harvest Lessons
    • Reading List
    • Guides
    • Nationwide
    • More
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Shop
  • Farm Fresh