Resources for Farm to Early Childcare Initiatives
2024/25 Grow Kit Resources
Past Grow Kit Resources
Cherry Tomato Grow Kit
This document provides information about the Cherry Tomato Grow Kit used in the 2022/23 school year.
Garlic Grow Kit
This document provides information about the Garlic Grow Kit used in the 2022/23 school year.
Romaine Lettuce Grow Kit
This document provides information about the Romaine Lettuce Grow Kit used in the 2022/23 school year.
Basil Grow Kit
This document provides information about the Basil Grow Kit used in the 2021/22 school year.
Radish Grow Kit
This document provides information about the Radish Grow Kit that will be provided during the 2023/24 school year.
Other Resources
Why do Farm to Preschool?
Curious what all the hype is about? Check out this simple fact sheet to understand why everyone is excited about Farm to Preschool.
How to start your own school garden
Feeling excited about the idea of starting your own school garden? This is a nice guide to give you some pointers of how to get started.
A Guide to Produce Grown in Pennsylvania
This guide will tell you which produce items are grown locally here in Pennsylvania. It also shows you what to look out for when buying each produce item.
Seasonal Produce Guide
This resource from SNAP-Ed highlights fruits and vegetables that are currently in season, as well as links to resources and recipes to fruits and vegetables that are in season throughout the year.
Grow From Seeds
This resource from the Growing in Oregon Food Hero initiative includes simple, helpful instructions start your garden with seeds.
Starting Veggies Indoors
If you live in a cooler climate, starting veggie seeds indoors will protect delicate seedlings from early spring frosts. Resource from Natural Learning Initiative