3rd-6th grade classes from Philipsburg Elementary came out to NCAT’s Sift Farm for a field trip. At the leafy greens stand, the classes played true and false, a guessing game, and did a taste test. The students looked at seedlings of arugula, spinach, kale, lettuce, and rainbow chard, and guessed which was which. Then they
St. Peter’s Health HOM Coordinator and Nutrition Services Team served Montana-raised bison burgers to patients and staff. What a great way to promote May’s HOM item. Source: St. Peter’s Health | Facebook
Check out the 2022-2023 Harvest of the Month calendar! We have added herbs, retired winter squash, and moved a few things around. Remember, the calendar does not need to be strictly followed and retired items can still be used for HOM activities. We are looking forward to another year of celebrating Montana grown and raised
Check out this video created by Kim LLoyd, HOM Coordinator out of St. Peter’s Health. This video is used as a virtual field trip for students across Montana. Share with parents, students, teachers, or on your social media outlets!
Check out this video created by Kim LLoyd, HOM Coordinator out of St. Peter’s Health. Sunflower Bakery is a Business & Community HOM participant located in Helena. This video is used as a virtual field trip for students across Montana. Share with parents, students, teachers, or on your social media outlets!
North Valley Food Bank in Whitefish roasted chickpeas in their commercial kitchen and handed out samples to their customers! Source: North Valley Food Bank | Facebook
Our chickpea taste test was a hit! We served a mock chicken salad made with chickpeas instead of chicken. Lots of students and teachers loved this one. Hudson, a kindergarten student said “This is bustin’ bustin'” and Cy, a fourth grader, said “This is better than pizza!” We do cafeteria taste tests for two reasons:
Kindergarteners in the Gallatin Valley had the unique experience of cooking in the classroom! We made a delicious carrot salad using @amaltheiadairy carrots! Source: Gallatin Valley Farm to School | Facebook
St. Peter’s Harvest of the Month Program Coordinator Kim Lloyd visits Broadwater Elementary to talk about all things carrots and a Helena high schooler gives a rainbow carrot demo. Sources: Kim LLoyd and St. Peter’s Health | Facebook
Kim Lloyd (center) is the Harvest of the Month Coordinator at St. Peter’s Health. She joined Janet & Mandy today to offer Beet Smoothies to our customers as a demo of this month’s product and a Montana Harvest of the Month recipe. Source: Helena Food Share | Facebook