Host a Legislator Site Visit

Inviting your legislator for a behind-the-scenes look at your school nutrition program could make all the difference in preserving funding and flexibilities, and supporting program expansion. The 2020 election year…

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Best of #ANC19: Farm to Table: A Small District Approach to Partnership in Nutrition

As presented at #ANC19 learn how one school district in rural Georgia increased their nutritional awareness, school meal participation and student and staff education through the implementation of a farm-to-school…

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Best of #LAC19: Group Purchasing Cooperatives: Should You Buy In?

Cooperative purchasing agreements are an efficient method to procure goods and services, but with so many variables it can be hard to know where to begin. As presented at #LAC19,…

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Best of #NLC19 Tough Talking: Initiating and Managing Difficult Discussions

Conversations are important catalysts in establishing a relationship; making a sale; managing conflict; or getting a team moving, back on track, or working together more effectively. This presentation addresses practical…

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Best of #SNIC19: Environmental Hot Buttons: What’s Ahead for School Nutrition?

From community bans of plastic straws to the perennial debate over disposable trays, school nutrition teams can expect continued pressure from different stakeholders regarding a whole host of environmental issues.…

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Social Emotional Learning Begins with School Breakfast

On this week’s webinar, we will define social emotional learning and look at the connections between breakfast in the classroom. Panel members will describe the positive impact of nutrition on…

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Non-Universal & Universal Breakfast in the Classroom: Data-Driven Decisions and the Numbers Behind Breakfast in the Classroom

Recently, the School Nutrition Foundation and the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom hosted a Breakfast Summit. Hear from Houston County, a school district in Georgia that has had success…

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Farm to School: Cafeteria, Classroom, Community

Farm to school enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers through the core elements of farm to school – local food procurement, school gardens,…

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Best of #SNIC19: Creative Ways to Engage Your School Community

Everyone knows that school nutrition success hinges on integration throughout the school community. But there can be a wide gap between knowing this and making it happen! Austin ISD, our…

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Best of #SNIC19: The Evolving Agricultural Landscape: Enabling a Plant-Based Future

Not all protein sources are created equal. What will the future of protein look like? Given cultural diversity, dietary trends—including veganism—and evolving technology such as cellular agriculture, school nutrition professionals…

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