The New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets Farm to School Program Would Like

New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets

Commissioner Patrick Hooker *

Farm To School Program

ORDER FORM

The New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets Farm to School Program would like to help your school promote the benefits of eating delicious and nutritious local foods and raise awareness of agriculture in New YorkState.

To help celebrate the annual “FARM TO YOU FEST!” (October 5 -11, 2009) we are offering a variety of fun and educational materials to you free of charge!

Simply fill out this Order Form and email, fax, or mail it back to us at the below address. Your order will be filled as quickly as possible, as long as supplies last.

Name
Title
School/Organization
Address
Phone #
Email
Date Ordered

1. Please provide a description of the proposed activities and how this material will be used to enhance or promote Farm to School efforts (attach extra sheets if necessary):

2. If applicable, please provide classroom grade(s) and/or number of students engaged in activity:

Grade(s) Number of students Number of buildings

3. When available, please attach your school meal menu for the month of October that highlights food products grown or processed in New YorkState.

POSTERS

Farm to You Fest! posters (2008) (2009)- up to 2 per building
“Now Appearing” Local Farmers Market poster - 1 per building

ACTIVITY Related Materials (quantities based on number of students)

Color New York! - Coloring books suggested for grades k- 3rd
New York Produce Trading Cards andClassroom Lessons-9 vegetable and fruit fact cards accompanied by a simple 20 minute classroom activities
Puzzle Fun- Trivia and games from USDA suggested for grades 3rd - 5th
Pride of New York stickers

BROCHURES and Informational Materials (quantities based on number of students)

Pride from A(pples) to Z(ucchini) Harvest Charts - Colorful chart indicating times of fresh produce availability in New York
History of Apples A-Z Brochure- Information about New YorkState apple varieties
New YorkState Farm to School ProgramBrochure- Information regarding New York Farm to School program; includes tips and resources
Fascinating Food & Farming Facts Brochure - Fun things to know about agriculture in New YorkState

Questions? Comments? Contact the Department’s Farm to School staff:

New York City/Long IslandUpstate

Christina GraceAnn McMahon

ph (718) 722-2834ph (518) 485.7728

fax (718) 722-2836fax (518) 457-3087

Distribution/Wholesale Pride of New York

Gary DomalewiczSue Santamarina

(518)457-7076(518) 457-7229

Mail:NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets

10b Airline Drive

Albany, NY12235

Fax:(518) 457-3087

Attn: Ann McMahon

Email:

NOTE: Materials are limited. Please consider others when ordering. Thank you.