- Erie's Public Schools
- Erie Farm to School
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Erie Farm to School:
Connecting students and their families to fresh, local food through hands-on gardening and culinary activities, relationships with local farmers, and community connections around food!
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Harvest of the Month:
PA Harvest of the Month is a program developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Project PA (Penn State University) to promote a local agricultural product each month through our schools! The program aims to provide participants with local, healthy products while supporting Pennsylvania farmers and producers.
November's Harvest of the Month item is ... Winter Squash!
Check out our Cooking Show for this month:
Coming Soon!
Check out these Harvest of the Month Discussion Questions:
- Have you ever tried winter squash before? Types include acorn squash, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, & more!
- What is your favorite type of winter squash?
- Which are you most hesitant to try?
- How many different foods or recipes do you know with squash in them?
Eat Your Squash!
Check out these external links to find some kid-friendly squash recipes!
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Coming Soon...
Fall Garden Clubs will be starting after school in September. They’re a great way for students to experience hands-on learning activities in the garden with their peers. They’ll be harvesting produce and helping to prepare the garden beds for the winter. Contact your Community School Director to register your student for Garden Club.