The objectives of Harvest of the Month are for students to increase their:
access to fruits and vegetables through school meal programs, classrooms, school gardens, farmers’ markets, grocery stores, community gardens, etc.
preference for selected produce items through classroom activities, such as taste testing, cooking in class and school garden activities, and through menu offerings in the school meals program.
participation in daily physical activity and understanding of why it is important.
knowledge of and familiarity with California grown fruits and vegetables and the rich agricultural bounty of the State.