Shifting school food to fresh, local, organic, seasonal, nutritious meals to improve outcomes for kids. A @TurningGreenOrg program.
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June’s Organic Produce of the Month: Cucumbers! 🥒 California cucumber season peaks in the summer, making this the best time to enjoy them at their freshest, crunchiest, & sweetest. Buy local and seasonal for lower carbon footprints and support California food systems & farmers.
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June’s Organic Produce of the Month: Peaches! 🍑Sweet, juicy, versatile and full of nutrients, they're one of our favorite fruits of the summer. As #6 on @EWG Dirty Dozen list, buying organic peaches helps the earth & our health by reducing pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
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We've arrived in Sweden for the 2026 @FoodPlanetPrize finals & are feeling incredibly grateful to be here alongside food systems leaders from around the world.
Tomorrow, we present our story & carry with us the work of so many who have helped make this moment possible.🌍🌱
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Inspired by a popular menu item at Mt. Diablo USD & developed with input from The Alice Waters Institute, this comforting chana masala celebrates traditional North Indian cooking. Flavorful, adaptable, and satisfying, it’s a recipe that works beautifully across seasons and menus.
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Huge thanks to all who joined our final workshop of the school year last week! We had so much fun in LA at The Gourmandise School. From starting with a tour of the Santa Monica Farmers Market, to conversations around the table, the day was filled with connection and inspiration.
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May’s Organic Produce of the Month: Romaine Lettuce! 🥬 Crisp, refreshing, and full of crunch, romaine lettuce is a staple of late spring and summer meals. Leafy greens like romaine grow best in healthy, nutrient-rich soil, making organic farming practices especially important.
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May’s Organic Produce of the Month: Blueberries! 🫐 Small but mighty, blueberries are one of spring and summer’s most beloved fruits. Known for their sweet-tart flavor, they’re packed with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C that support brain, digestion, and immune health.
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Under the trees at @FrogHollowFarm we celebrated food, community, and collective action. 🌿 Friends old & new came together in support of a future where every student has access to fresh, local, organic meals.
Deep gratitude to everyone who made the evening so special. ✨
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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with fresh, flavorful food. 🌮🌱 These roasted veggie and bean tacos with avocado salsa highlight how simple, organic ingredients can come together to nourish both students and communities.
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Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Every day, school kitchen teams nourish students and communities with care, creativity, and commitment. At Conscious Kitchen, we’re proud to partner with these essential leaders bringing organic, local food to every tray. Thank you! 💛
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So much fun hosting our Organic Farm-to-School Workshop for Central San Joaquin regions at @PaicinesRanch! Farmers, school nutrition leaders, chefs, & partners gathered for real talk on triumphs, challenges, and shared goals—strengthening connections from field to cafeteria.
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Happy Earth Day from the Conscious Kitchen team! Each day we’re reminded how much the Earth provides. As a program, we believe in the power of organic agriculture, nourishing students with food grown in harmony with the planet, and investing in the future of our food system. 🌱🌎
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Spring produce is fresh, vibrant, and full of possibility. From tender asparagus and crisp radish to juicy strawberries and sweet cherries, this season is all about rejuvenation after the winter months. Choose local, seasonal produce to lower emissions and support your community!
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On May 9th, Turning Green and Conscious Kitchen gather at Frog Hollow Farm for a night rooted in connection, purpose, and possibility. Let's celebrate working for a better food system and the next generation of leaders shaping it. Tickets & info in bio. We hope to see you there!
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Behind every organic strawberry is a hard-working, dedicated farmer who grew them. 🍓🌱 Thank you to all of the organic farmers and farmworkers for tending the land, steward the soil, and bring this work to life. This is what The Organic Strawberry Project is all about.
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Happy National Garden Day! 🌱Kids who garden eat up to 3x more fruits & veggies! Growing food builds curiosity, confidence, and connection to the land, teaching kids healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Hands in the soil = more 🥕🍓 on the plate!
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Nothing says spring like asparagus 🌱
Fresh from the fields at @DurstOrganicGrowers, it’s our Organic Produce of the Month. What’s your favorite way to enjoy asparagus? Tell is in the comments!👇
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April’s Organic Produce of the Month: Asparagus!
Asparagus is one of spring’s first harvests — a tender, earthy vegetable that signals the season’s arrival. As a perennial crop, asparagus plants can produce for years once established, helping build long-term soil stability.
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April’s Organic Produce of the Month: Cherries! 🍒
Sweet, juicy, and bursting with flavor, cherries are a favorite in late spring and early summer. Grown in balanced ecosystems, cherry trees rely on pollinators. Organic practices help protect them and support biodiversity. 🌱
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Spring has sprung at @FrogHollowFarm! Soon these beautiful flowers will be delicious cherries, apricots, peaches, and more 🌸🌞🌱 Which stone fruit are you most looking forward to?👀
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