Carson's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant Program (FFVP)

Carson School has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Through this grant, Carson School students will enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables to sample each week, for free.
The goals of the FFVP are to:

  • Create healthier school environments by providing healthier food choices
  • Expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience
  • Increase children's fruit and vegetable consumption
  • Make a difference in children's diets to impact their present and future health
Our FFVP days are Wednesdays and Fridays every week. Teachers will be sharing facts about each fruit and vegetables with the students as they eat their samples. Parents, ask your child what fruits or veggies they had at school and what they learned about the food.
Our students will be polling their favorite fruit and vegetables. We will post results as we tally them. See what fruits and vegetables are kid-favorites at Carson School.
Visit the links provided on the website for fun facts and recipes about each fruit and vegetable. These links will be online all school year to visit. Encourage your whole family to explore the tastes and benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Apple Facts
Apple Links

Asian Pear Facts
Asian Pear Links

Arugula Facts
Arugala Links

Asparagus Facts
Asparagus Links

Blueberry Facts
Blueberry Links

Bok Choy Facts
Bok Choy Links

Broccoli Facts
Broccoli Links

Brussels Sprouts Facts
Brussels Sprouts Links

Cantaloupe Facts
Cantaloupe Links

Celery Facts
Celery Links

Clementine Facts
Clementine Links

Cucumber Facts
Cucumber Links
Endive Facts
Endive Links

Escarole Facts (pdf)
Escarole Links

Fingerling Potato Facts
Fingerling Potato Links

Fuji Apple Facts
Fuji Apple Links

Golden Delicious Apple Facts
Golden Delicious Apple Links

Grape Facts
Grape Links

Grape Tomato Facts
Grape Tomato Links

Green Bean Facts
Green Bean Links

Guava Facts
Guava Links

Honeydew Facts
Honeydew Links

Kiwi Facts
Kiwi Links

Lemon Facts
Lemon Links
Lime Facts
Lime Links

Mango Facts
Mango Links

Mushroom Facts
Mushroom Links

Nectarine Facts
Nectarine Links

Orange Facts
Orange Links

Papaya Facts
Papaya Links

Pear Facts
Pear Links

Pineapple Facts
Pineapple Links

Plum Facts
Plum Links

Pomegranate Facts
Pomegranate Links

Pumpkin Facts
Pumpkin Links

Radish Facts
Radish Links
Romaine Lettuce Facts
Romaine Lettuce Links

Snow Peas Facts
Snow Peas Links

Spinach Facts
Spinach Links

Spring Salad Mix Facts
Spring Salad Mix Links

Star Fruit Facts
Star Fruit Links

Strawberry Facts (pdf)
Strawberry Links

Sweet Potato Facts
Sweet Potato Links

Tangelo Minneola Facts
Tangelo Minneola Links

Tangerine Facts
Tangerine Links

Turnip Facts
Turnips Links

Watermelon Facts
Watermelon Links

Zucchini Facts
Zucchini Links