Greenwood School District 52’s Nutrition Department is proud to be participating in Farm To Student serving local food, celebrating local farmers & promoting nutrition education!
Celebratin g local food, farmers & nutrition education!
Squash| Collard Greens| Milk | Collard Greens
Sweet Potatoes | Lettuce| Strawberries| Blueberries
Cotton Hill Farms Cotton Hill Farms Nance Farm Creamery
Hydration Vitamin C B Vitamins
Butternut Squash is one of the most grown types of winter squash in South Carolina.
types of squash: WINTER & SUMMER.
Butternut squash is a
Winter squash has much harder skin than summer squash.
Butternut squash takes around 110 days to mature after planting.
Butternut squash are in season in the Squash are related to melons!
Squash are a type of fruit!
Butternut squash are known for having a sweet & nutty flavor.
Despite the name, winter squash grow best in warm seasons.
Cotton Hills Farm is a & operated fruit & vegetable farm
Cotton Hills Farm has 3 farm locations in South CarolinaLowrys, Chester & Richburg.
Cotton Hills Farm was established in 1882 by the Wilson family
Cotton Hills Farm offers farm on Saturdays in October! Farm started as a cotton farm –hence the name!
Collard greens are the official state vegetable of South Carolina.
Collard greens are tastier & nutritious in the colder January – April.
Collard greens are a member of the cabbage family.
Popular Varieties of Collard Greens:
1. Blue Max
2. Georgia
3. Vates
4. Champion
5. Flash
6. Heavy
take 6 8 weeks to go from seed to ready for harvest. The stem can be 24 - 48 inches long.
“The Wild Cabbage Plant”
Collard greens are biennials, which means they have a life cycle.
Collard greens produces small, yellow flowers.
These yellow flowers attract insects which is responsible for the pollination
Collard greens are a type of cruciferous vegetable
Cotton Hills Farm has 3 farm locations in South CarolinaLowrys, Chester & Richburg.
Cotton Hills Farm is a & operated fruit & vegetable farm
Cotton Hills Farm was established in 1882 by the Wilson family
Cotton Hills Farm offers farm on Saturdays in October! Farm started as a cotton farm –hence the name!
South Carolina produces around MILLION gallons of milk per year.
South Carolina is home to around
South Carolina’s top 3 milk producing counties are Newberry, Bamberg & Orangeburg.
South Carolina’s most consumed dairy product is cheese…with ice cream following closely behind.
South Carolina is home to 25 dairy farms.
Nance Farm Creamery is a family owned & operated dairy farm.
Nance Farm Creamery was started in 2005.
Holstein, Brown Swiss & Jersey cows are milked at Nance Farm Creamery.
All of their milk is bottled at the farm.
Nance Farm Creamery owners come from a 12-generation family of farmers.
“Dairy farming isn‘t a job for us but a lifestyle.”
Located in McConnells, SC.
Nance Farm Creamery is home to 125 dairy cows.
Nance Farm Creamery is a part of the “adopt-a-
cow” program!
Collard greens are tastier & more the colder months of January through April
Collard greens are a type of leafy green vegetable take 6 – 8 weeks to go from seed to ready for harvest. The stem can be 24 - 48 inches long.
Collard greens are
“The Wild Cabbage Plant”
1. Blue Max
2. Georgia
3. Vates
4. Champion
5. Flash
6. Heavy
Collard greens produces small, yellow flowers.
These yellow flowers attract insects which is responsible for the pollination
Collard greens are a type of cruciferous vegetable
Vitamin K supports proper blood function, bone growth & kidney health. The body has the ability to create vitamin K on its own.
2 main forms of vitamin K: K1 and K2. soluble which means…
Vitamin K helps the body heal from wounds.
It absorbs better into the body when eaten with foods with some fat like olive oil!
Vitamin K helps produce proteins that bind themselves to calcium - this helps build strong bones.
Vitamin K supports heart health.
Vitamin K is found throughout the body in the liver, brain, heart, pancreas & bones.
Vitamin K plays a role in proper blood function- specifically with clotting.
Sweet potatoes are a type of starchy root vegetable.
Root vegetables are grown underground!
There are 400+ different varieties of sweet potatoes.
Sweet potato roots are harvested 90120 days after planting.
Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins and minerals!
Sweet potatoes are a very popular Thanksgiving side dish.
Jewel most popular variety of sweet potato.
Sweet potatoes and yams are NOT the same thing!
Sweet potatoes can be orange, yellow, red, white or purple.
Orange sweet potatoes are the SWEETEST .
Potassium supports balancing fluid in the body & proper function of the
Once potassium enters the body, it functions as an electrolyte
Helps to keep the body
Electrolytes help amount of water in the body.
Potassium is THIRD most abundant mineral in the body.
Potassium helps promote bone health.
The body is made up of approximately 60% water.
Potassium helps to regulate muscle contractions.
98% of the body’s potassium is found in its cells.
Many runners eat foods high in potassium before a run to prevent muscle cramps
Lettuce prefers to grow in colder climates.
Lettuce is a type of leafy green vegetable. California & Arizona grow the most lettuce in the U.S.
popular type of lettuce in the U.S.
Lettuce is a part of the sunflower family.
Lettuce is the second most popular vegetable in the U.S.
Lettuce is 95% of lettuce’s water %, it must always be eaten FRESH.
Hydration is the process of replacing fluids Water is the body’s main source of hydration.
Being hydrated helps convert food into energy
Hydration helps regulate body’s temperature
The body’s 6 essential nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals & WATER !
Water helps carry nutrients & oxygen to all the cells in the body.
Proper hydration can help to improve moods.
The body is better at fighting off when properly hydrated.
Sleep quality can improve when the body is hydrated.
Many fruits & vegetables have a high water content, making them hydrating to eat.
Strawberries are a type of aggregate fruit a collection of ‘little fruits’ held together.
Strawberries are a part of the rose family.
Strawberries are the FIRST fruit to ripen in the spring.
Peak strawberry harvesting season is April - June.
1. June-bearing 2. Ever-bearing 3. Day-neutral strawberry has 200 seeds.
Strawberries are the ONLY fruit with seeds on the outside.
90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. are from California.
Vitamin C supports the immune systemthe body’s defense against infections.
Vitamin C is also referred to as “ascorbic acid.”
Vitamin C is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect against damage caused by exposure to harmful substances in the environment.
The body cannot make vitamin C on its own - it has to come from food.
Vitamin C helps keep you happy & healthy! What do you call a vitamin that improves your eyesight?
Vitamin C is a very important vitamin for healthy gums & teeth.
Blueberries are a type of fruit known for their mildly tarte taste.
The U.S. is home to around 102,000 acres of blueberries.
Blueberries are native to North America.
4 JULY is National Blueberry Month!
Highbush blueberries are the most common.
The waxy coating on blueberries is called “bloom.”
1 blueberry bush can produce 6,000 blueberries/year.
Blueberries are one the only food naturally blue in color.
Lowbush blueberries are smaller & sweeterperfect for making jam!
B Vitamins help support the body’s energy levels, brain function & cell metabolism
essential B vitamins:
Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5,
Vitamin B6, Vitamin B7, Vitamin B9 & Vitamin B12.
Water is needed to help the body absorb B vitamins.
B5, B12, C and E knock on your door…what do you do? blood cells.
B vitamins helps the body make energy from food.
be regularly consumed.
B vitamins plays a role in serotonin production. Serotonin makes us feel happy
