National 5-A-Day Month

Ed and Hermilio selling hot peppers at the Sandhills Farmers Market in Spring Lake.  

September is National 5-A-Day Month, Fruit and Vegetable Month, and even Organic Harvest Month! How do you plan to get your 5-a-day?  Here are a few suggestions! 

• Eat seasonally!  Fresh fruits and veges are less expensive and healthier when you buy them in season!
• Follow a recipe.  Have fun with fresh fruits and veges by trying something new!
• Visit a farmers market or farm and get to know your grower!
• Start a garden.  Make fresh foods a family affair and grow a few vegetables. 
• Add fresh or dried fruit to your cereal. 

For more information:

http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/

http://www.ota.com/news/ohmcalendar.html

http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/gottobe/

http://www.ncfarmfresh.com/

http://www.ncagr.gov/htm/educational.htm

Photo by Ammie Jenkins.