Louisiana K-12 schools and after-school programs can register for Louisiana Harvest of the Month free-of-charge at any point during the school year. Registered sites will receive a packet of printed materials including posters, Louisiana-grown produce seasonality charts, and "I Tried It" stickers.
Use these posters to promote and educate about Louisiana Harvest of the Month items featured in cafeteria menu items, lessons, and taste tests.
Use this tool kit to help you implement a successful Harvest of the Month program and increase consumption of local food products at your school.
Harvest of the Month Coloring Book
The Louisiana Harvest of the Month coloring book is a collection of 19 local products grown and harvest in Louisiana. Use the collection of fun images to help children understand the value of Louisiana Harvest of the Month foods.
School Guide for local Food Purchasing
Use this guide to learn about procurement rules as they apply to local school food purchases and to help increase school districts' use of local and Louisiana-grown foods for meal and snack programs.
Local Food Sources Contact List
What's In Season? Louisiana-Grown Produce Seasonality Chart
When to Plant - Louisiana Garden Planting Chart for Vegetables, Herbs and Fruits
Sustainable Gardening Planting Guide
Farmer Checklist and Conversation Guide
HOM 101 | Cafeteria - Food Service
HOM 101 | Classroom - Educators
HOM 101 | Extension - Nutrition Educators
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture