Kale is a member of the cabbage family and closely related to collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, and mustard. Originated in Anatolia, kale, the descendant of wild cabbage, has over 400 varieties. Kale was brought to the United States by English settlers in the 17th centruy.
Ref: Fruit and Veggies More Matters
Washington Harvest Kale Poster
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The poster is designed to be printed at either 11" x 17" or 2' x 3'.
Highlight Washington-grown kales served in your program with this beautiful poster! The poster provides nutrition facts under "THRIVE", agriculture information under "GROW", and tips for preparation, cooking, and fun facts, etc. under "TASTE".
Special thanks to Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Department of Agriculture for sharing their poster file template, from which many of the food facts were adapted, and to Whatcom Farm-to-School Support Team for helping us update and add new facts for Washington State.
Other posters:
- Harvest of the Month Poster [PDF] for September with nutrition facts - from Whatcom Farm to School
- Harvest of the Month Poster template [PPT] for kale, with space to fill in farm name - from WSDA Farm to School
- Featured item poster [PDF] with space to fill in menu item and farm name - from Whatcom Farm to School
Handouts, presentations and signs:
- Teacher talking points with trivia, teaching tips, facts and more - from Whatcom Farm to School
- Harvest of the Month handout [PDF] with activities, nutrition facts, reading list, and more - from Whatcom Farm to School
- Fresh from the Farm Hearty Greens brochure [PDF] with recipes, nutrition facts, and buying tips - from WSU SNAP-Ed
- Greens sign [PDF] for Harvest of the Month banner - from WSU Pierce County Extension SNAP-Ed
- Kale Trivia - from Whatcom Farm to School
- Powerpoint presentation [PPT] with kale facts - from Whatcom Farm to School
- Kale video - from Oregon Harvest for Schools
