The document is a product availability calendar for Virginia farms. It lists various fruits, vegetables, and other farm products alongside the months they are typically available. Many produce items are available seasonally such as berries in the summer while others like beef, cheese, and eggs can be sourced year-round. The calendar provides a guide to what local products schools can incorporate into their meal plans each month.

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PRODUCT AVAILABILITY CALENDAR
AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY
BEETS
BROCCOLI
CABBAGE
CARROTS
CAULIFLOWER
CORN
CUCUMBERS
GREEN BEANS
GREENS/SPINACH
FRESH HERBS
ONIONS
PEAS
PEPPERS
POTATOES, WHITE
POTATOES, SWEET
PUMPKINS
SQUASH, YELLOW
SQUASH, ACORN
SQUASH, BUTTERNUT
SWISS CHARD
TOMATOES
TURNIPS
HYDROPONICS
CUCUMBERS
LETTUCE/GREENS
TOMATOES
FRUITS
APPLES
ASIAN PEARS
BLACKBERRIES
BLUEBERRIES
CANTALOUPES

2. VIRGINIA FARM TO SCHOOL www.virginiagrown.com
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY CALENDAR
AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY
GRAPES
RASPBERRIES
PEACHES
PEARS
STRAWBERRIES
WATERMELONS
AVAILABLE ALL YEAR
BEEF
CHEESE
CHICKEN
EGGS
HONEY
ICE CREAM
LAMB
MILK
MUSHROOMS
PEANUTS
PORK/HAM
SEAFOOD
TURKEY
YOGURT
This chart shows approximate harvest periods. Harvests may vary by region and weather conditions.
FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
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