The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network (LFN) hosted the Taste of Tennessee Harvest of the Month (HOTM) poster contest during Farm to School month in October 2023. All K-12 students in the Northwest Tennessee Region were eligible to enter the contest. The Harvest of the Month program’s goal is to encourage healthy and local food choices by increasing Northwest Tennessee residents’ exposure to seasonally available foods.
“This project provides awareness of the locally grown foods, artistic expression, and the important connection with our local food system,” commented Samantha Goyret, Executive Director of the Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network. “The entries showed how students, when given a chance, have an incredible ability to showcase their creative skills and agricultural knowledge.”
The 12 student winners were chosen from 58 entries from South Carroll Special School District and Weakley County Schools.
The Taste of TN Harvest of the Month Poster Contest 2024 WINNERS:
- January – Beef: Candice Bowlin, Grade 9, Clarksburg School
- February – Pork, Jayden Garcia, Grade 8, Clarksburg School
- March – Hydroponic Lettuce, Mattie Burnett, Grade 12, Dresden High School
- April – Radish, Bayleigh Laws, Grade 4, Clarksburg School
- May – Strawberries, Vivian Flippin, Grade 3, Clarksburg School
- June – Broccoli, Basil Parsaca, Grade 9, Dresden High School
- July – Corn, Klover Santiago, Grade 5, Clarksburg School
- August – Melons, Becky Melton, Grade 5, Clarksburg School
- September – Apples, Lily Lucas, Kindergarten, Clarksburg School
- October – Gourds, Tegan Stout, Grade 3, Dresden Elementary School
- November – Sweet Potatoes, Annaka Townsend, Grade 6, Clarksburg School
- December – Turnips, Alexa Vu, Grade 6, Martin Middle School
“We celebrate the Clarksburg Rockets Farm to School program in partnership with the NWTNLFN that is guiding us as we develop a robust Farm to School culture in all grade-levels in our school,” stated Dr. Lisa Norris, Director of Schools, South Carroll Special School District. “The Harvest of the Month program is a great example of how to tie in art, agriculture, nutrition and local food education all in one project. ”
The winning artwork will be featured in Harvest of the Month Promotional materials in the Northwest Tennessee region. The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve as a catalyst for a thriving and equitable local food system that is accessible to ALL in Northwest Tennessee