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Fruit & Veggie of the Month

Americans aren't eating enough fruit and vegetables… but the good news is that it's easier than you think to get 5 servings every day!

Adding more fruit and vegetables to every meal can have significant health benefits. The Fruit and Vegetable of the Month program was created to inspire South Dakotans to incorporate a new fruit or vegetable into meal or snacking plans every month.

Each Fruit and Vegetable of the Month article features fun facts, nutritional information, tips on how to prepare, ideas to get kids and family members excited about eating them, and easy, healthy recipes you can try. Find more ways to have fun with fruits and vegetables below!

April Fruit of the Month: Kumquats
March Veggie of the Month: Bok Choy
February Fruit of the Month: Guava
January Veggie of the Month: Arugula
December Fruit of the Month: Mandarin Oranges
November Fruit of the Month: Cranberries
October Veggie of the Month: Sweet Potatoes
September Fruit of the Month: Avocado
August Veggie of the Month: Zucchini
July Fruit of the Month: Apricots
June Fruit of the Month: Blueberries
May Veggie of the Month: Collard Greens
June Fruit of the Month: Blackberries
May Veggie of the Month: Cauliflower
March Veggie of the Month: Bell Peppers
February Veggie of the Month: Dried Beans
January Fruit of the Month: Grapefruit
December Veggie of the Month: Celery
November Fruit of the Month: Chokecherry
October Fruit of the Month: Squash
September Fruit of the Month: Apple
August Veggie of the Month: Sweet Corn
July Veggie of the Month: Cucumbers
June Fruit of the Month: Cantaloupe
April Veggie of the Month: Asparagus
March Veggie of the Month: Garlic
February Fruit of the Month: Cherry
January Veggie of the Month: Cabbage
December Veggie of the Month: Leek
November Fruit of the Month: Pear
October Veggie of the Month: Broccoli
September Veggie of the Month: Beet
August Fruit of the Month: Eggplant
June Fruit of the Month: Strawberry
May Veggie of the Month: Artichoke
March Veggie of the Month: Cooked Greens
February Veggie of the Month: Parsnip
January Veggie of the Month: Spinach
October Veggie of the Month: Tomatoes
September Veggie of the Month: Rhubarb
August Veggie of the Month: Carrots
July Fruit of the Month: Watermelon
March Veggie of the Month: Brussels Sprouts
February Fruit of the Month: Grapes