Farm to School

New York Harvest for New York Kids Week

Every year, more and more schools throughout the state organize events for New York Harvest for New York Kids. This fun celebration is an opportunity for schools and communities to learn about New York agriculture, enjoy locally-grown foods, and inspire healthy food choices. Cafeterias feature NY farm products; classrooms do food-tastings; students visit farms and farmers’ markets, or harvest their school gardens.

Tips for Planning Your Event

Resources for NY Harvest for NY Kids Week

Examples of Past New York Harvest for New York Kids Week Events

Additional Resources and Other Helpful Information
(These links will take you out of the Pride of New York web site.)

• Pride of New York & New York Food Producers Search
• Cornell Farm-to-School Program
• Cornell Cooperative Extension in your County!
• Educational Posters from Ag In The Classroom
• Seasonal Availability of Local Foods
• New York Apple Association Teacher Kit

Do you want New York State foods in your school?

Read New State Education Department Memo on Farm to School Purchases at: http://portal.nysed.gov/cn/Userhelp/portal/farmtoschool1.pdf (This link will take you out of the Pride of New York web site.)

Fill out your 'Notice of Intent to Purchase Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Locally' and publish this notice in your school newsletter. See sample at: http://portal.nysed.gov/cn/Userhelp/portal/farmtoschoolattachment_b.pdf

The PDF versions will allow you to view and print these documents in 8 1/2" x 11" page formats.

NY Harvest for NY Kids Week Program Sponsors