The Trotter Project creates, innovates, and advances place-based culinary arts learning and promotes food security.

Joined March 2014
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We're revealing our scholarship recipients soon! The Trotter Project has three unique scholarships we award each year: The Charlie Trotter Pursuit of Excellence, Homaro Cantu, and The Farmer Lee Jones scholarships. Stay tuned to learn this year's scholarship recipients!
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Got a passion for food and nutrition, plus a drive for equity? We look forward to hearing from you! Head to thetrotterproject.org/career… #job #hiring #foodjobs #internship #Chicago #ILFarm2School #foodeducation #jobs #foodequity #healthymenus #mentorship #TheTrotterProject
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"To me, searching for perfection isn't anywhere near as interesting as trying to find your own voice." -Chef Charlie Trotter #mentorship #CulinaryArts #Hospitality #agriculture #CharlieTrotter #NextGeneration #ChefLife #GivingBack #TheTrotterProject
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We’ve teamed up with incredible teachers & students at Catalyst Circle Rock to launch a new garden-based project. Stay tuned for updates! @chicagosmayor @ACT_Chicago @ChiPubSchools @USDA #SchoolGarden #AgEducation #FoodEquity #FoodEducation #WestsideChicago #TheTrotterProject
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Students & teachers can't wait to get out & learn in our newest #schoolgarden at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School in the #WestsideChicago Austin community ! @ACT_Chicago, @FarmtoSchool, @ILFarm2School 🎵 Happy Days, Dez Moran #FoodEducation #FoodEquity #TheTrotterProject
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We are beyond thrilled to welcome our friend & collaborator to the Trotter Project's Board of Directors - Janie Brooks Heuck, Managing Director of @brookswinery! Learn more at thetrotterproject.org/news! #FoodEducation #FoodEquity #TheTrotterProject #brookswinery #bcorp
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Happy #NationalAgDay! 🚜 🌱 🌽 🌾 We celebrate our Farmers and all those who work in American Agriculture to bring food to our tables - and work as innovators committed to leaving a healthy world for future generations. Learn more at agday.org #agday23
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Thomas Kozuch used his Trotter Project scholarship to study, and then graduate, in Hospitality Management at the University of Houston! Bravo, Thomas! Apply today at bit.ly/3oXfZRM! #college #university #scholarship #scholarships #Hospitality #TheTrotterProject
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Spring is in the air, and our @ILFarm2School programming is already growing in classrooms! Stay tuned to watch our gardens grow, while we continue to teach students how to grow healthy food! #SchoolGarden #CommunityGarden #AgEducation #FoodEquity #Chicago #TheTrotterProject
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Our students learn about healthy eating habits, and how to apply them at home. The best part? We make sure they have fun doing it! thetrotterproject.org/donate #ILFarm2School #foodeducation #CulinaryArts #FoodEquity #UrbanFarm #SchoolGarden #FoodDesert #TheTrotterProject
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You can make an impact to fuel healthier communities—subscribe to our newsletter here bit.ly/3l1ZCVe to get all the latest news, volunteer opportunities, and event updates! #FoodEquity #FoodEducation #HealthisWealth #CulinaryArts #ILFarm2School #TheTrotterProject
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The Trotter Project is seeking a Chicago based Program Associate. We are inviting dedicated, Chicago area locals to apply! Details at bit.ly/41zopAm #job #hiring #foodjobs #Chicago #ILFarm2School #foodeducation #jobs #foodsecurity #foodequity #TheTrotterProject
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If you are pursuing studies in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or Agriculture, The Trotter Project may have a scholarship for you! bit.ly/3oXfZRM cc: @ChiPubSchools, @ACT_Chicago, @farmerleejones #college #university #scholarship #scholarships #TheTrotterProject
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We're Hiring! Got a passion for food and nutrition, plus a drive for equity? Join us! Detail & requirements at bit.ly/41zopAm We look forward to hearing from you! #job #hiring #foodjobs #Chicago #ILFarm2School #foodeducation #foodsecurity #foodequity #mentorship
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Our Scholarships are for Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, & Agricultural students attending any accredited college/university in the U.S.! Details & application at bit.ly/3DGH3uV #scholarships #CulinaryArts #HospitalityManagement #Agriculture #TheTrotterProject
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The Trotter Project connects classrooms and communities with cooking and nutrition programming—opening doors and igniting curiosity about food and healthy eating. #ILFarm2School #foodeducation #foodsecurity #foodequity #futurechef #givingback #mentorship #TheTrotterProject
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Earlier this month, we were thrilled to partner with Smyth Chicago for our winter Excellence Lunch. HUGE thanks to our generous hosts, & the entire #SmythChicago team! #culinaryarts #excellence #youthengagement #mentorship #foodeducation #givingback #chicago #TheTrotterProject
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