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Harvest of the Month
​March

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Strawberries

Let's learn all about Strawberries

  • Color: Strawberries are like nature's little red hearts, bursting with sweetness and love. Their vibrant red color is like a cheerful invitation to taste their juicy goodness!
  • Shape: Strawberries are like little red hearts, with seeds on the outside! They're round at the bottom and pointy at the top, just like a magical red hat!
  • Flavor: Strawberries are like nature's candy, bursting with sweet juiciness and a hint of tanginess that makes your taste buds dance with delight! They're like tiny bursts of happiness in every bite! 🍓
  • Ripening: Did you know that strawberries get sweeter as they change color from green to bright red? It's like they're putting on their sweetest outfit to make us smile! 🍓🌞
  • Harvest: Strawberries are like stars in the sky, they come out to play when the sun shines high! They peek out in spring and summer, filling our tummies with sweetness and wonder!

Fun Fact: Did you know that strawberries aren't really berries? They're actually a bunch of tiny fruits growing together on a stem, and they're super tasty!

Featured Strawberry Grower:
​ Better Produce in Santa Maria, CA


Let's Learn about Better Produce


Hey there, kids! Ever heard of San Joaquin Figs? Well, they're a super cool family-owned company from California! They've been growing and processing yummy dried figs for three whole generations in the Central Valley. Can you believe they're the biggest dried fig growers and processors in all of California? Pretty awesome, right? And get this – at San Joaquin Figs, they think there's a special connection between the farmer who grows your food and the food itself. So, when you snack on their Nutra Figs, you know you're getting some seriously tasty treats straight from the farm!

San Joaquin Figs is located in Santa Maria, CA is in the Central Coast of California in northern Santa Barbara County


Contact Us

For more info on The FruitGuys Farm-to-School Program, contact Carol Stewart at [email protected]

For general info, School Bulletin suggestions, or questions about your Nutrition Education materials, contact The School Team at [email protected]

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