Let’s learn about seasonal produce! The Spring Fruits and Vegetables Wellness Kit provides materials on how to make the best decisions regarding spring produce. Learn about the benefits of eating seasonal produce, where to buy local spring fruits and vegetables, produce storage methods, cost analysis, and how to transition your eating habits from winter to spring.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn about seasonal fruits and vegetables and the benefits of eating them

2. Determine where to buy seasonal fruits and vegetables

3. Understand the healthiest eating habits for Spring

4. Learn how to assess produce cost

This Kit Includes:

Spring Fruits and Vegetables Guide

Project Plan

Communication Templates

• Leadership Announcement

• Population Announcement

• Week 1-4 Message Board Posts

Four Email Templates

• Email 1: What are Seasonal Foods?

• Email 2: Servings of Fruits and Vegetables

• Email 3: Hydroponic Growing

• Email 4: King of Spring Vegetable

Two Articles

• Article 1: How Much do Fruits and Vegetables Really Cost

• Article 2: Spring Clean Your Eating Habits

Two Activities

• Activity 1: Cost of Fruits and Vegetables Discussion Group

• Activity 2: Increasing Your Fruits and Vegetables Intake Discussion Group

Four Handouts

• Handout 1: Spring Produce Guide

• Handout 2: Fruits and Vegetables Storage Guide

• Handout 3: Eating More Fruits and Vegetables

• Handout 4: Spring Clean Your Eating Calendar

One Recipe

• Golden Chickpea and Artichoke Salad

One Presentation

• Spring Fruits and Vegetables PowerPoint