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INDIANA 2020 CRUNCH GUIDE
K-12 SCHOOLS
JOIN US AT NOON ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
WHAT IS THE GREAT LAKESGREAT APPLE CRUNCH?
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The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm toschool and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region. It’s also a funway to connect food and agriculture to classroom curricula – from science to art & more!
Join the Great Lakes states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohioin celebrating National Farm to School Month ➚ by crunching into locally grown apples atNOON on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Of course, if you are unable to participate on October8th or exactly at noon, we still encourage you to plan an Apple Crunch event anytimeduring October’s National Farm to School Month. Participants of all ages are invited to crunch!
For more information about the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch visit the Apple Crunchwebsite at www.cias.wisc.edu/AppleCrunch ➚
Please note: This PDF includes clickable links to additional online resources. Clickablelinks are blue and followed by a blue arrow (➚) like the Apple Crunch website above.
HOW TO GET STARTED
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The best first step is to make yourCrunch count. Be sure toregister your Great Apple Crunch atwww.cias.wisc.edu/applecrunch ➚.
REGISTER YOUR CRUNCH!
Review the "Find Your Apples" sectionfor tips on finding local orchards tosupply apples for your Crunch.
FIND YOUR APPLES
See "Promote Your Crunch" for tips tospread the word about your Crunch -and build excitement, fundraise, orfind volunteers for your event!
PREPARE YOUR COMMUNITY FOR THE CRUNCH
Invite teachers, food service staff,administrators, parents, and studentsto participate in the event planningprocess.
ASSEMBLE AN APPLE CRUNCH PLANNING TEAM
In addition to your Great Apple Crunch at noon, plan fun and engagingeducational activities, lessons, fieldtrips, or farmer visits to celebrateCrunch Day!
CHOOSE YOUR CRUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES
Read "Share Your Story" and learn toamplify your Crunch through photos,social media, TV, newspaper, and radio!
AMPLIFY YOUR CRUNCH
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FIND YOUR LOCAL APPLES
Remember: The goal of theCrunch is to support our local
farmers by purchasing thefruits of their labors! Alwaysinquire about buying apples,but be open to donations if
they are offered.
Search for 'apples' on the Indiana Grown websitewww.indianagrown.org ➚
INDIANA GROWN
Use this guide to search for orchards near you in Indianawww.orangepippin.com/orchards/united-states/indiana ➚
INDIANA ORCHARDS DIRECTORY, ORANGE PIPPIN
A great resource for finding farm stands and markets with local apples.www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/onfarm ➚
USDA ON-FARM MARKET DIRECTORY
A helpful tool for finding local food distributors and aggregators near you.www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/foodhubs ➚
USDA FOOD HUB & CO-OP DIRECTORY
All you need to know about purchasing local foods through USDA programsClick here to access the PDF ➚
USDA GUIDE TO PROCURING LOCAL FOOD FOR CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS
HOW TO PURCHASEYOUR APPLES
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Look for “local” tagged selections.
SOURCE APPLES THROUGH THE DODFRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM
ASK YOUR CURRENT VENDORSAsk your broadline or producedistributors if they have any local,farm-identified apples available.
Ask the farm for smaller sized applesthat can be harder to sell at retail, butare perfect for kids. See "Find YourLocal Apples" to connect with localfarmers.
BUY APPLES DIRECT FROM ALOCAL ORCHARD
Check out the USDA Local Food HubDirectory ➚ to find a food hub orregional food aggregator near you!
USE A FOOD HUB OR REGIONALPRODUCE AGGREGATOR
ASK FOR HELPVisit the Indiana Grown for Schoolswebsite ➚ to help locate the appleproducers nearest to you!
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BUY APPLES FROM A FOOD HUB OR PRODUCE AGGREGATOR
USE DoD FRESH Purchase local apples for reimbursable meals through the USDA DoD Fresh Fruit andVegetable Program ➚. Look for items tagged 'local' in FFAVORS.
There are a variety of ways to purchase apples to celebrate the Crunch throughout the day.You can always purchase and serve Indiana-grown apples as part of your school meal orsnack programs. Here are some other ways to purchase your apples for the Crunch.
HOW TO PURCHASE & SERVE LOCAL APPLES
BUY DIRECT FROM LOCAL ORCHARDSConnect directly with apple growers! Ask about purchasing small apples, perfectly sized foryounger students. Use the "Find Your Local Apples" section for orchards near you.
ACCESS FFVP SNACK PROGRAM FUNDSFresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) participants can use grant funds to purchaseCrunch day snacks! Apples purchased with FFVP funds must be offered during regularFFVP snack times. The official “Crunch” is at noon, but you can Crunch anytime in October.
ASK YOUR CURRENT VENDORSAsk your school’s existing broadline or produce distributor to source farm-identifiedapples grown in Indiana.
MAKE IT A MICRO-PURCHASE!The micro-purchase procurement method ➚ is perfect for Crunch purchases below $10,000.
Check out the USDA Local Food Hub Directory ➚.
SERVE IT IN THE LUNCH LINE OR SALAD BARInclude apples in the school lunch line or salad bar on October 8th. School food servicestaff can always offer a local apple for the Crunch as part of the reimbursable meal.
SOLICIT DONATIONSEncourage community partners, PTA, & others to donate funds to purchase your Crunchapples. Reach out to a grocery store that sources local apples. They may be willing toprovide you with local apples at a discount.
ASK FOR ASSISTANCEAsk Indiana Grown for Schools directory ➚ for assistance purchasing apples near you.
OFFER CLASSROOM TASTE TESTS & OTHER CLEVER CRUNCHESYou can purchase local apples to Crunch outside a reimbursable meal! Just use school foodservice funds (Fund 50 in public schools), and promote the apples as “purchased by schoolfood service like this: 'Apples for this Crunch provided by BLANK food service department'.
RECIPES FOR K-12AND MORE
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An easy-to-make breakfast or lunchitem featuring local apples! Trydifferent apples varieties for flavor.Recipe Here ➚
APPLE MUFFIN SQUARES
A quick cold chicken salad featuringUSDA chicken, local apples, andregional cranberries!Recipe Here ➚
CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES,CRANBERRIES & WALNUTS
Sweet and tart, with cheddar cheese,these muffins are sure to please!Recipe Here ➚
CRAN-APPLE CORNBREAD MUFFINS
This is a superb autumn school foodservice recipe to feature local apples,cabbage, and honey!Recipe Here ➚
APPLE CRANBERRY COLE SLAW
A quick, hot, and easy breakfast orlunch to feature local apples!Recipe Here ➚
FRESH APPLE CRISP
A light and tangy salad withcucumbers, bell peppers, fresh herbs,and local apples!Recipe Here ➚
CUCUMBER & APPLE SALAD
Crunchy, sweet and tart, this salad willbrighten any menu or salad bar!Recipe Here ➚
CRUNCHY APPLE SALAD
A no cook recipe featuring leafy greens,regional cranberries, and deliciouslocal apples! Recipe Here ➚
FRESH KALE, APPLE & CRANBERRYFALL SALAD
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To ensure everyone can enjoy theCrunch and that apples don’t go towaste, consider cutting apples intohalves or slices for youngerstudents.
Don’t forget to appoint a parent,teacher, student or communitymember to act as photographer orvideographer and capture all theaction of the Great Apple Crunch!
Make the Great Lakes Great AppleCrunch into a school-widecelebration by pairing olderstudents and younger studentstogether for crunch time.
Post to Instagram, Facebook orTwitter using #GreatAppleCrunch#INAppleCrunch #F2SMonth
KEEP THE CRUNCH GOING ALL DAY!
Taste test multiple apple varietiesand vote on your favorite.
Arrange a field trip to a localorchard and Crunch under the trees.
Feature a recipe with local apples inschool breakfast or lunchthroughout October.
Lead a hands-on cooking class forstudents featuring a healthy applerecipe.
Take a look at the apple-basedlearning ideas on the next twopages to connect your Crunch to theclassroom.
CRUNCH TIME TIPS
Invite a local farmer to theclassroom or cafeteria to participatein the event!
CONNECT TO LEARNING
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The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch can be extended to apple-based learning activities for acreative way to meet learning requirements for language, math, science and more! Checkout the resources below for apple-themed learning activities geared to different ages.
Apple Taste Test For Young Children ➚ Community GroundWorks
Apples, A Class Act ➚ US Apple Association
Educational Resources for Teachers ➚ Ohio Apples
All About Apples ➚ Alameda Office of Education
Michigan Apples Educational Kit ➚Michigan Apple Committee
A Is For Apple ➚ Utah Ag in the Classroom
Food Fun: From Apples to Zucchini ➚ University of Illinois Extension
An Apple A Day Lesson Plans ➚ Illinois Ag in the Classroom
Harvest of the Month, Apples ➚ Groundwork Center
PRE-K AND ELEMENTARY LESSONS
Apple Cider Lesson ➚ The Edible Schoolyard Project
Nourish Curriculum Guide ➚ Center for Ecoliteracy
F2S Youth Leadership Curriculum ➚ Institute for Ag and Trade Policy
Food Miles Lesson ➚ Sustainable Schools Project
National Ag Literacy Curriculum ➚ National Ag in the Classroom
MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL
#AgCensus and MyPlate Maps ➚ United States Department of Agriculture
Make apple cider with students!
Food Waste Lesson Plans ➚ Purdue University Extension
PROMOTE YOUR CRUNCH
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Once your planning team has established your Great Apple Crunch activities, spread theword to the school community to let everyone know about the Crunch and buildexcitement. Here are some general promotion and outreach ideas:
Announce the event in your school’s newsletter or email system. Use this opportunityto ask for student, staff and community volunteers to lead classroom or cafeteriaApple Crunch activities.
Promote the event through social media using the hashtags #GreatAppleCrunch#INAppleCrunch, #F2SMonth, and #farmtoschool. On Facebook, repost the "WeRegistered" badge and share the Crunch Countdown posts.
Present your idea at a school board meeting. Use the meeting to gather input orrequest funding for the Crunch and activities.
Arrange a special Apple Crunch planning meeting open to the public. Be sure to find atime where most parents and teachers can join.
Create flyers to post around the school, cafeteria, and community. Use the Great AppleCrunch logo to advertise your event or host a contest for students to create a posterdesign to promote your event!
Do a "Crunch Countdown" over morning announcements for ten days before the Crunch
Encourage students to wear apple colors on Crunch day - like red, green, and yellow.Have different grades or classrooms choose different apple colors to wear.
Get everyone, fruits and vegetables included, in all your Crunch photos!
SHARE YOUR STORY
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It’s not a Crunch heard 'round the region unless you get the word out far and wide!
Inform local newspapers and television reporters know about your Apple Crunch.Send a press release or invitation to join your event. Click here ➚ for a template pressrelease to customize for your outreach. Use the celebration as a way to share moreabout your farm to school activities, local food purchasing, and National Farm toSchool Month.
Get out your camera, smartphone, or video device and take a “crunch byte” to sharethrough social media.
Share your event widely through Facebook and other social media! Post to your pageand with the Great Apple Crunch pages too!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GreatLakesGreatAppleCrunch ➚
*Note: Any photos or videos posted to social media may be used in future Apple Crunch promotionalmaterials.
Use the hashtags #GreatAppleCrunch #F2SMonth and #INAppleCrunch to share yourimages on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Important reminder:
Make sure you have
appropriate photo release
forms for youth featured in
your Great Apple Crunch
photos.
Instagram: @GreatAppleCrunch ➚ Twitter: @Gr8AppleCrunch ➚
GREAT LAKES APPLE CRUNCH LOGO
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Don’t forget to download your copy of the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch logo. Use thelogo to promote the Great Apple Crunch around your community, on your website, andon social media. You will find various public logo files for your state at the link below. Customizepromotional items like posters, blog posts, and social media content.
Click this link to access the logo files:https://bit.ly/INAppleCrunch ➚
Discover Farm to School Month:www.farmtoschool.org/our-work/farm-to-school-month ➚
Learn more about the Indiana Grown for Schools Networkwww.facebook.com/IndianaGrownforSchoolsNetwork/ ➚
FOR MORE INFORMATION
John HawleyNational Farm to School Network- Indiana Supporting PartnerPurdue Extension Farm to School Coordinator812-926-1189 or [email protected] For more information on the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch:www.cias.wisc.edu/applecrunch ➚
