Apple Crunch
Each October, schools, preschools, workplaces, and individuals across Utah celebrate National Farm to School Month by crunching into Utah-grown apples. The Apple Crunch is a way to get excited about delicious local produce, help students understand where their food comes from, and support local farmers. Across the state, students taste-test different apple varieties, take field trips to local farms, and participate in other apple-themed learning activities.
Crunch Resources
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Make sure your crunch is counted! Register at https://tinyurl.com/UTCrunch2020
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Find apples! A list of local growers is included in the Crunch guide, and you can also check out the Producer List.
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How many apples do you need? Use our handy Apple Calculator to find out. We’ve also got poster templates and logos available to download.
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Take a virtual farm tour! Learn about urban gleaning and cider pressing with Green Urban Lunch Box, tour Fowers Fruit Ranch in Genola, and view the historic apple orchards at Capitol Reef National Park:
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Learn all about apples with our friend Captain Create from the USU Create Better Health SNAP-Ed program:
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The folder below contains additional learning resources that can be used at home or in the classroom.
For more information about how you can get involved with Apple Crunch, please contact Kate Wheeler at kate.wheeler@schools.utah.gov.
To learn about past Apple Crunches in Utah, visit our page on
