Ohio Farm to School

09/10/2026

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09/08/2026

Proud to collaborate with the Ohio Farm Bureau, Ohio Agriculture in the Classroom and Ohio Apples to support the Great Apple Crunch! 🍎

They are offering free educational resources for Apple Crunch participants, including digital lesson plans, recipes, activities, two books, and an apple corer/peeler/slicer for classroom and educational events. Sign up for the Great Apple Crunch, then request your free materials to help bring agriculture and nutrition education to life before, during, and after your Crunch celebration. Requests must be submitted by October 31, 2026.

🍎Links are in the profile🍏

09/07/2026

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Did you know an apple orchard is one of the best outdoor classrooms around? 🌳🍎

Taking a trip to a local orchard isn't just a fun weekend tradition—it’s an incredible hands-on learning experience for kids and curious adults alike!

Here are a few fascinating things you can learn during a visit:
🐝 Pollination Power: Discover how honeybees and native pollinators work hard every spring to turn apple blossoms into autumn fruit.
🌱 The Art of Grafting: Learn how growers combine rootstocks and scions to grow strong trees that produce delicious, reliable apple varieties.
🍂 Seasonal Life Cycles: See firsthand how fruit trees adapt throughout the four seasons—from winter dormancy to spring blooms and fall harvest.
🚜 Farm Science & Tech: Explore modern agricultural practices, from drip irrigation systems and integrated pest management (IPM) to climate protection techniques.
🥧 Culinary & Food Science: Find out why crisp Honeycrisps excel at raw snacking, while tart Jonathans make the ultimate pie!

Next time you head out for a bag of fresh apples, take a moment to look around, ask the growers questions, and soak in the science of the orchard!

09/03/2026

🍎 Great Apple Crunch stickers are on the way! 🍎

Sticker packets are arriving across Ohio as we gear up for the Great Apple Crunch this October. Every Crunch helps connect children with local food, supports nutrition education, and creates new opportunities for Ohio apple growers to share their products and stories with schools and early care programs.

Have you registered yet? Register through the link in our profile and join the Crunch! 🍎🍏🍎

09/01/2026

🍉Sweet, juicy, and Ohio grown! 🍉

September is the perfect time to grab a watermelon from your local roadside stand. Every purchase supports Ohio farmers and brings fresh, delicious flavor straight from the field to your table. Stop by a local stand, meet a grower, and savor the taste of summer! 🍉

08/27/2026

🌽 How Do You Like Your Corn? 🌽

There are so many delicious ways to enjoy sweet corn! Tell us your favorite:

🌽 On the cob with a little butter
🥗 Tossed into a fresh summer salad
🍲 Mixed into a warm bowl of corn chowder
🌮 Added to tacos for a sweet crunch
🔥 Grilled for a smoky flavor
🌽🍞 Baked into homemade cornbread

Whether it's grilled, boiled, baked, or blended into a favorite recipe, sweet corn is a tasty way to celebrate local food and support local farmers. 💛

Drop your favorite way to eat corn in the comments!



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08/21/2026

🍎 SAVE THE DATE! 🍎

October is National Farm to School Month, and there's no better way to celebrate than with Ohio's Great Apple Crunch!

Join schools, early care and education programs, families, farmers, workplaces, and communities across Ohio as we crunch into locally grown apples on October 8 at Noon or anytime during October.

🍎 Celebrate Ohio apple growers
🍎 Support local food and agriculture
🍎 Promote healthy eating
🍎 Crunch with thousands across the state

📅 October 8, 2026
🕛 Noon local time or anytime in October

Who's ready to crunch with us?

08/17/2026

Nothing says summer like fresh, local sweet corn! 🌽

When we choose local produce, we’re doing more than enjoying fresh flavors💛

We’re supporting local farmers, strengthening our communities, and helping children learn where their food comes from.🌽💛🌽

Thank you to our local farmers for growing nutritious foods that nourish Ohio families!!!

Feel free to share your favorite 🌽🌽recipe below ⬇️

08/13/2026

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08/10/2026

Take a look at the beautiful harvest and smiles from the Fayette County Family YMCA - Ohio 🍉 🍅

There is nothing better than seeing all the hard work, care, and dedication turn into fresh produce. This garden is growing more than vegetables. It is growing connections, learning opportunities, and a healthier community. So proud of everyone who helped make this harvest possible! 💚