October is Farm to Kids Month!

October is Farm to Kids Month – a time to enjoy and celebrate local food in our schools, early care settings and communities. It’s also a time to share gratitude with those who make Farm to Kids possible including farmers, educators, nutrition professionals, and community members.

This year’s theme is Harvesting Creativity, a celebration of local foods through creative storytelling, literacy and art that can bring local food to life beyond the cafeteria to explore the many connections food has in our learning communities.

There are so many ways to celebrate Farm to Kids and incorporate reading, writing and the arts!

  • Check out Minnesota Ag in the Classroom for standards-based lessons for all age groups

  • Create a photo collage or video showcasing your school’s Farm to Kids work

  • Create a masterpiece work of art using items from the garden

  • Write and perform a play or musical telling the story of a local food item that is a school favorite

or any other idea that sparks creativity and provides a way to celebrate our local food, community and students!

Notebook picture highlighting farm to kids month theme, Harvesting Creativity.
 
 
MN Great Apple Crunch Logo

Celebrate the Minnesota Great Apple Crunch!

Join the 2025 Great Apple Crunch to celebrate Minnesota farmers, healthy kids, and strong communities!  Participating in the Crunch is simple: buy, serve, and Crunch into locally grown apples!   

The official Crunch date and time is Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 12:00pm, but we welcome your Crunch any time in October. 

Register your crunch here!

Check out all of the schools, districts, early care providers and worksites that have registered for the Great Apple Crunch! Is your community on the map?!?

Since 2014, we have highlighted National Farm to School Month with millions of Crunches across the region- join us this year to make the biggest Crunch yet!

Activity Resources


Farm to Kids partners holding a sign saying, "we love farm 2 kids" on state capitol steps
 
 

National Farm to School Network, Farm to School Month Graphics + Resources

The National Farm to School Network has recently released their Farm to School month graphics, logos and lots of resources to assist in planning your Farm to School month celebrations. Explore these free resources to guide your plans to celebrate and promote your Farm to School story!

Communications Resources

Use these hashtags to highlight your Farm to School Month fun!: #F2SMonth #MNFarmtoSchool
Tag these partners: @mnagriculture; @MNDeptEd; @MNAgintheClassroom