Maryland-Grown Foods
The charts below list the availability of fruits and vegetables grown in Maryland!
Local Food Strategies (From MN Farm to School)
- Buy fresh fruits and vegetables in season, close to the start of the school year.
- Buy fruits and vegetables later in the year from farmers who have storage facilities.
- Buy from farmers who use season extension methods such as high tunnels or greenhouses.
- Buy meats, dairy products, and non-perishable food items at any time of the year.
- Buy fresh fruits and vegetables in season, and process them in the school kitchen for later use.
Quick Ideas to Incorporate Maryland Food Products
- Offer whole fresh fruit/vegetables
- Feature a food or specific ingredient on your menu, on a salad bar, or in a recipe
- Offer free samples in the classroom or cafeteria
- Conduct a nutrition education activity with a food in the cafeteria or classroom
- Invite a farmer to speak, offer, and display foods in the cafeteria
- Invite a friend, colleague, parent, or anyone who grows or has an interest in local foods to speak or display foods in your school.
Menu Ideas
- Maryland Fruits and Vegetables: Collection of fruit and vegetable pictures with selection and storage tips, preparation tips, and other kid friendly ideas.
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