Lets Get Back to Our RootsBenefits of eating fresh, local, and seasonal produce

Alyssa Borba, Julianne Borba

A Little About Us
Family

Farm Aromas, CA
10-15 farmers markets a week
Organic certified
20-30 different fruits and
vegetables

Objectives
What

does local mean?

Local vs Organic
Benefits of eating local for health
and environment
Greater awareness and
connection with the food we eat
Summary/Questions
Smoothies

What does local mean?

Connecting

food producers
and food consumers in the
same geographic region in
order to develop more self
reliant and resilient food
networks, improve local
economies, or for health,
environmental, community, or
social impact in a particular

Local vs. Organic

Local

refers to where the

produce is grown
Organic refers to the processes
used to grow the produce
USDA certified Organic

Organic Farming
Environmentally,

socially, &
economically sustainable
Strict government standards
Long, expensive process
Emphasis on natural farming
practices

Health Benefits of Eating

Local
Fruits

and Vegetables are picked

at the peak of ripeness
Produce picked within 24 hrs of
selling to consumer
Access to tree/vine ripened
produce that contains higher
nutritional value

Eating Local Means Eating

Seasonal
Less

expensive
More flavorful
Wide variety available
Unique varieties not available in
stores

Environmental Benefits of Eating

Local
Reduces

transportation
Supports local farms which
maintains farmland and
green/open space in community
Safer food supply-minimize
sources of contamination

Direct-to-Consumer
Farmers

Markets
CSA boxes
Some grocery stores like Whole
Foods

Local
Economy/Community
Strengthens

local economy
Builds relationships within the
community
Greater awareness/connection
with the foods you eat
Buying produce means eating
more fruits and vegetables and
cooking more home cooked
meals

Chartwells Food Service

InitiativesVisions for 2020
20%

of produce and other

products will be purchased from
local/regional sources
Specific produce items such as
apples, berries, and baby greens
certified USDA Organic will be
offered as a first choice option on
our menus

Upcoming Seasonal Menu

Items
Sides:

corn on the cob, peas,

watermelon, tomatoes,
cucumber, sugar snap peas,
squash
Entre: Eggplant Tomato Basil
Balsamic Wrap

Summary
Benefits

of eating local
Important to know where your
produce comes from and how it
was grown

Questions??

Resources
All

About Organics | Organic Consumers Association. Organicconsumersorg.

2016. Available at: https://www.organicconsumers.org/organlink. Accessed
May 4, 2016.
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Foundation G. Local & Regional Food Systems. GRACE Communications
Foundation. 2016. Available at: http://www.sustainabletable.org/254/localregional-food-systems. Accessed May 4, 2016.
Mays D. Locally Grown Versus Organic Produce - Nommunity. Nommunity.
2012. Available at: http://www.nommunity.com/2012/08/locally-grownorganic-produce/. Accessed May 5, 2016.
Organic Foods | Food and Nutrition Information Center. Fnicnalusdagov.
2016. Available at: https://fnic.nal.usda.gov/food-labeling/organic-foods.
Accessed May 4, 2016.
Organic.org - Organic FAQ. Organicorg. 2016. Available at:
http://www.organic.org/home/faq. Accessed May 6, 2016.
What does organic mean?. BBC Good Food. 2016. Available at:
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/organic. Accessed May 7, 2016.

Berry Green Smoothie

Made

with organic berries from

our farm
Recipe (Makes 2 Servings):
-1 Cup Spinach
-1 Cup Mixed berries
-1 Banana
-1/2 Cup Milk
-2 Tbsp. Oats
-1 Tbsp Sugar or Honey (optional)