Farm to Summer 2026
  • Farm to Summer 2026

  • Welcome to the Farm to Summer initiative for 2026, Cucumber Craze. This year, we are learning all about cucumbers. 


    The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and the Indiana Grown for Schools Network (IGFSN) will partner to offer 

    • Free cucumber seeds to grow on your site
    • Written Planting and Growing Instructions 
    • Links to reproducible activity sheets 
    • Promotional material and other digital resources

    If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to F2s@doe.in.gov. 

  • Sponsored Program*
  • Do you operate a traditional congregate or non-congregate site?*
  • Do you want to receive free individually packaged cucumber seeds (Kosara and Parade variety) for planting and/or growing with your students on site? Note these are not intended to be sent home with students this year.*
  • *Note: Each registrant will receive 1 seed packet of each variety. If you have multiple sites or want more, please email f2s@doe.in.gov.

  • Do you plan to purchase any local food this summer?*
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