Buffalo Public Schools Child Nutrition Services Mission:
We, as a team, are committed to the development of children by promoting nutritional goals with shared standards in a courteous, fun and inviting atmosphere, through respect and open lines of communication among all staff.
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New York harvests around 18,600 acres of sweet corn each year.
The U.S. is the LARGEST producer, consumer & exporter of corn in the world.
Humans only eat sweet corn
1 acre of land can produce 14,000 pounds of sweet corn.
In many other countries, corn is called “maize
1 corn stalk produces 1 - 3 ears of corn
Corn is grown on EVERY continent except Antarctica.
There are around 800 kernels on each ear of corn. field crop.
Corn stalks can grow between 7 – 10 feet tall.
An ear of corn ALWAYS
Amos Zittel & Sons is a family-owned & farm that was started in 1897.
Today, Amos Zittel & Sons is run by Bill David, Kevin & Evan.
95% of Amos Zittel & Sons’ produce is sold through Eden Valley Growers. Amos Zittle & Sons consists of 2 main businesses: fresh market
Amos Zittel & Sons is home to of fresh market vegetables.
Kale grows well in New York due to its more moderate/cooler climate.
Kale prefers to grow in places with full sun.
Kale can range in color from light green to dark green violet.
Kale becomes
All kale leaves are harvested by hand.
Kale is closely related to cabbage.
harvested in the fall & winter.
one leaf at a time, never the entire plant at once.
In a long growing season, the main 24+ inches long.
Cold temperatures the quality & flavor of kale.
Kale is known to have a bitter taste.
Agle’s Farm Market is a family-owned & operated
Agle’s Farm Market is is home to 95 acres of vegetable crops.
Agle’s Farm offers a wide variety of flowers and plants.
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Agle’s Farm Market is owned by the Agle family.
Agle’s Farm Market is open from early April through Christmas.
Brussels sprouts are grown on roughly 88 farms across the state of New York.
Brussels sprouts are grown for their “edible buds – these edible buds look like mini cabbages
Brussels sprouts were named after the capital city of Belgium - Brussels.
sprouts per year.
best in cool climates and usually harvested after a frost.
days to harvest after planting.
5th generation family farm.
Amos Zittel & Sons is a family-owned & operated farm that was started in 1897.
95% of Amos Zittel & Sons’ produce is sold through Eden Valley Growers.
Today, Amos Zittel & Sons is run by George, Paul, Bill David, Kevin & Evan. Amos Zittel & Sons is home to of fresh market vegetables.
Amos Zittle & Sons consists of 2 main businesses: fresh market “Fresh from our Farm to You”
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New York harvests around 3,800 acres of squash every year.
Examples of winter squash are acorn & butternut.
Winter squash are typically in season from September - December.
Examples of summer squash are zucchini, yellow & scallop.
All squash are related to melons! Winter squash has much harder skin than summer squash.
1 acre of land could grow around 11,000 squash!
Winter squash takes to mature after being planted.
Henry’s Gardens is a family-owned & operated vegetable & flower farm
Henry’s Gardens has been farming for two generations.
Henry’s Gardens was founded in 2012 by Martin Together, Martin & Barbara have 50+ years of horticulture experience. greenhouses & 50 acres of open field production.
“Strives to deliver QUALITY to their customers.”
Henry’s Gardens is open daily!
New York is home to 630,000 dairy cows.
15.6 BILLION pounds of milk is produced in New York each year.
Nearly 98% of U.S. dairy farms are family owned & operated.
Breeds of Dairy Cows:
1. Ayrshire
2. Brown Swiss 3. Guernsey 4. Holstein 5. Jersey
6. Milking Shorthorn
Holstein cows all have a unique pattern of spots!
ALL 50
The U.S. produces ~21 BILLION gallons of milk each year.
1 cow produces around 6 gallons of milk per day. Milk is the source of ALL dairy products! Cows can SEE almost 360 degrees and SMELL up to 6 miles away!
Protein builds, maintains and replaces the tissues in the body.
Protein helps to transport & store nutrients throughout the body.
18 - 20% of the body is protein.
EVERY cell in the human body contains protein.
The body cannot store protein long term… which is why protein needs to be consumed daily.
Protein plays a big role in building and repairing muscles.
Protein is a MACRONURIENT . A macronutrient is a nutrient that the body needs in LARGE
Protein helps maintain fluid balance throughout the body.
