Ohio Farm to School

🌽 Sweet Corn Season is Here! 🌽

August is the perfect time to enjoy this crunchy, sweet favorite. Shop local and support Ohio farmers who work hard to bring fresh sweet corn from their fields to your family’s table. Stop by a farmers market or farm stand and taste the difference local makes! 💛🌽

🌽🎡 The Ohio State Fair is in full swing! 🌽🎡

Celebrate Ohio farmers, local food, and family fun with activities for all ages. Stop by Tiny Town, a favorite for little learners, and don’t miss Munch the Fox from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce , who’s ready to dance the day away! 🦊💃(Check comments)

📅 July 29th - August 9th

🥒💚 We're still crunching Ohio 🥒💚

The Fayette County Farmer's Market joined the Ohio Cucumber Crunch with hands on activities, cucumber tastings, and safe cutting practice for kids. The Community Wellness Ambassadors through the HEAL Grant helped make the day a success while proudly representing the Power of Produce Kids Club.

Let's keep crunching, Ohio! Share your Cucumber Crunch photos with us. 🌱

🥒💚 Let’s Keep Crunching, Ohio!🥒💚

Communities across the state are celebrating the Ohio Cucumber Crunch, and the Fayette County Farmers Market Kids Club is joining the fun!🥒💚

Kids are learning about healthy snacks, tasting fresh local cucumbers, and building kitchen skills while connecting with local food and agriculture. 🌱🥒

Keep the crunch going by supporting your local farmers, serving fresh cucumbers, and sharing your Cucumber Crunch photos with us!

🥒🎉 Summer camps like the COSI Platform are still crunching🥒🎉

Listen in as students enjoy fresh, local cucumbers and join the Ohio Cucumber Crunch (in comments ⬇️).

Every crunch is a chance to explore healthy foods, learn about local agriculture, and support Ohio farmers. 💚

Let’s keep the momentum going all summer long by purchasing local cucumbers and celebrating the Cucumber Crunch in camps, community programs, and beyond!

CELEBRATE CUCUMBER CRUNCH!

Here are some ways to Crunch:
🥒 Cucumber Coins�🥒 Cucumber Boats�🥒 Garden Salad with Cucumbers�🥒 Cucumber Dippers

TAKE THE CRUNCH CHALLENGE!
✅ Try cucumbers this summer from a local farmer�✅ Share your favorite way to crunch�✅ Encourage friends and family to join

# OhioProud

🥒🎉 The Ohio Cucumber Crunch is still going strong!🥒🎉

We have loved seeing communities celebrate at farmers markets, summer camps, meal sites, and community events across Ohio. Children are trying local cucumbers, learning about where food comes from, and discovering new favorite snacks. 💚

📸 Keep crunching and keep posting your photos! Share your Cucumber Crunch moments and show us how you’re celebrating local food all summer long.

Thanks for crunching with us Ohio. Let’s keep CRUNCHING 🥒💚🥒

🥒 Sweet & Crunchy Refrigerator Pickles🥒

A fun, easy recipe kids can help make!

Ingredients
2–3 medium cucumbers, sliced into rounds or spears
1 cup water
1 cup distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar (or maple syrup)
1 tablespoon salt
1–2 sprigs fresh dill (optional)

Directions
Wash and slice the cucumbers. Pack them into a clean jar.
In a small saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat and stir until dissolved.
Let the brine cool completely.
Pour the cooled brine over the cucumbers. Add dill if desired.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours. For the best flavor and crunch, chill overnight.

💚 Kid Tip: Let children help wash, slice (with age-appropriate supervision), and pack the cucumbers into the jar.

🥒 Ready to eat in hours, crunchy and delicious for weeks!