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Why should I use seasonal and local produce?
Eating local, seasonal produce means fresher, tastier, and more nutritious food at lower costs, supporting your community and reducing food waste. It also ensures transparency in food sourcing and lowers environmental impact through reduced transportation and packaging.
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You can eat better quality food for less
It’s easier to know what you’re getting
It supports your local community
It will reduce your environmental impact
How do I know what is seasonal and local?
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Introduction to Seasonal and Local Produce
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Finding your local producers
Eat local and seasonal – a summary
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What you have learned
Food Seasonality – Module Complete!
Local and Seasonal Food

Summer: What’s in Season?

  • Apples
  • Lemons
  • Nectarines and peaches
  • Plums
  • Berries
  • Beans-green 
  • Lettuce
  • Corn
  • Potatoes
  • Silverbeet/spinach 
  • Tomatoes
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Leeks
  • Zucchini

Seasonal summer recipes to use at your school

  • Blueberry overnight oats or Fruit cups with granola
  • Beef sausage rolls
  • Corn and Capsicum muffins

Check out FOCIS For The Love Of Veg for some great recipes you can search for by fruit or vegetable type.

https://www.focis.com.au/ftlov/

Have a look at the summer season guide from Eat Well Tasmania, including some great recipe ideas. 

What’s in season in summer – Eat Well Tasmania

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