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Ga. high school sources herbs, vegetables from campus greenhouse

 By FSD Staff on Apr. 29, 2016

Officials say Benjamin E. Mays High is the only school in its district with a greenhouse that uses hydroponics and aquaponics to grow vegetables and herbs year-round.

Workforce

How to create a team of responsible whistleblowers

 By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 29, 2016

Creating an environment where employees feel comfortable reporting a problem doesn’t have to divide your staff.

Operations

Kan. high school revamps menu, cafeteria with students' help

By FSD Staff on Apr. 27, 2016

Students at Nickerson High School now have more entrees—and more seating options—to choose from during meal times.

Operations

La. Senate passes bill to implement farm-to-school programs

By FSD Staff on Apr. 27, 2016

The legislation, which has moved on to the House, would require the state’s departments of agriculture and education to develop such programs in public schools.

Operations

Sodexo ‘future chefs’ whip up healthy breakfasts

By Bianca N. Herron on Apr. 27, 2016

The vendor's Future Chefs: Healthy Breakfast Challenge promotes healthy food choices and encourages innovation in the kitchen.

Menu

Recipe report: Dishes from the CIA's Worlds of Flavor

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 26, 2016

Notable chefs from Europe and the Americas gathered last week in California’s Napa Valley for the 2016 Worlds of Flavor conference. Through recipe demos, slide presentations and workshops, they shared their culinary traditions and innovations.

Steal This Idea

Create diet-specific destinations

Apr. 25, 2016

With the help of a Jewish student group and a rabbi adviser, University of Maryland Dining Services was able to turn a concession stand into a destination.

Operations

SNA chapter names Teresa Baker child nutrition director of the year

By FSD Staff on Apr. 25, 2016

Baker, child nutrition director at Raleigh County Schools, has won the designation for the state of West Virginia.

Operations

Minn. district rolls out ‘nut safe area’ for students with allergies

By FSD Staff on Apr. 25, 2016

Prepared lunches from home aren’t allowed in these areas, which also undergo more extensive cleaning.

Operations

26 senators sponsor bill to help schools with lead problems

By Bianca N. Herron on Apr. 22, 2016

The legislation inspired by Flint, Mich., would establish a grant program to help schools test water for lead contamination and provide relief for affected districts.

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