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zucchini in a burlap bag Zucchini Day

National Food Days

sliced watermelon on a wood table Watermelon Day - Thursday, August 3, 2023
fresh herbs More Herbs, Less Salt Day - Thursday, August 3, 2023
mustard seed and mustard in a jar Mustard Day - Sunday, August 6, 2023
zucchini in a burlap bag Zucchini Day - Tuesday, August 8, 2023
potatoes in a bowl Potato Day - Saturday, August 19, 2023
trail mix in a bowl Trail Mix Day - Thursday, August 31, 2023

National Food Weeks

variety of produce in a wooden box Farmers Market Week - Sunday, August 6, 2023 to Saturday, August 12, 2023 (1st full week in August)*
mother breastfeeding baby World Breastfeeding Week - Monday, August 7, 2023 to Sunday, August 13, 2023

National Food Months

school supplies and apple on a book Back to School Month
flip flops on the beach Family Fun Month
kids lunchbox with sandwich, fruits, veggies, crackers, and nuts Kids Eat Right Month™
peaches in a basket outside Peach Month
turkey sandwich on a plate Sandwich Month
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Food Calendar

A monthly calendar that provides resources for selected national food-themed days, weeks, and months.

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