Experiential education is the key to increased fruit and vegetable consumption among students! This component is designed to help schools introduce and get students excited about the unique and culturally-significant foods of Hawaiʻi. Included here are lessons, recipes, planting information, and other resources that support educators, food producers and distributors, and community organizations with promoting locally-sourced fruits and vegetables. These materials can be used in conjunction with other nutrition education and promotion programs such as the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and SNAP-Ed.
Harvest of the Month Curriculum Alignment Guide
Mahalo to the Harvest of the Month contributors!
Please visit their websites to learn more about additional resources and training for food education:
Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation
Farm to Keiki
FoodCorps Hawai‘i (special thanks to Service Members Lily Nguyen, Jeannae Flores, and Sam Ahern)
Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture, Hawai‘i Seasonality Chart