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Captain 5-a-day for parents – Locally Grown

Enjoy Locally Grown Produce Throughout the Year!

Fresh fruits and vegetables are much cheaper when you buy them in-season! In fact, you can buy a day's worth of fruits and vegetables for less than the price of a candy bar.

Do your kids love fresh cantaloupe, but it seems too expensive in the store? Try buying them in season. Here's a handy guide from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture on when fruits and veggies are in season.

You can find locally grown produce at your neighborhood farmers market or grocery store. Some farmer's markets even accept EBT cards - here's some more information on locations, hours, and EBT/WIC acceptance.

Want some recipe ideas for in-season produce? Check out our handy Recipe Cards for every season. You can print them on regular paper or precut Avery recipe cards.



	Home For Kids Games Physical Activities Parents Cooking Tips Recipes Locally Grown Resources Educator Overview Curriculum Activities Other Resources Contacts About		Captain 5-a-day for parents – Locally Grown Enjoy Locally Grown Produce Throughout the Year! Fresh fruits and vegetables are much cheaper when you buy them in-season! In fact, you can buy a day's worth of fruits and vegetables for less than the price of a candy bar. Do your kids love fresh cantaloupe, but it seems too expensive in the store? Try buying them in season. Here's a handy guide from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture on when fruits and veggies are in season. You can find locally grown produce at your neighborhood farmers market or grocery store. Some farmer's markets even accept EBT cards - here's some more information on locations, hours, and EBT/WIC acceptance. Want some recipe ideas for in-season produce? Check out our handy Recipe Cards for every season. You can print them on regular paper or precut Avery recipe cards.