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Lactose-free milk pilot drives milk consumption at Cincinnati Public Schools

 By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 26, 2024

During the pilot, overall milk purchases at the district went up along with meal participation.

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Monett R-1 School District: From farms and greenhouses to students’ plates

 By Julianne Pepitone on Jul. 26, 2024

Local beef, fresh greenhouse greens and other local ingredients are fixtures on the menu.

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How Dallas ISD’s Chef Team is getting students excited about food

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 25, 2024

Executive Chef Trina Nelson is leading the team which aims to drive meal participation by developing recipes that students love.

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How Chesterfield County Public Schools goes straight to the source for super fresh farm-to-school summer meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 25, 2024

Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition Services Casey Dickinson spoke at ANC 2024 on how she partnered with a local farmers market to set up a summer meals site for kids, serving smoothies, salads, wraps, tacos and more.

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Massachusetts lawmakers approve universal free school meals for another year

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 23, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: New Hampshire governor signs farm-to-school pilot program bill into law.

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3 smart techniques to boost school breakfast participation

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 22, 2024

School nutrition operators shared how they’re getting kids interested in the morning meal during a session last week at the School Nutrition Association’s 2024 Annual National Conference in Boston.

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7 tasty products tried at the ANC exhibit hall

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 18, 2024

Over 300 vendors showcased their products at School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) Annual National Conference (ANC) this week in Boston.

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Meet 8 recipients of the USDA’s 2024 farm-to-school grants

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 17, 2024

The USDA has awarded a record-breaking $14.3 million in farm-to-school grant funding as part of its Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program.

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Universal free school meals bring wins and challenges for K-12 operators

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 16, 2024

Operators shared how free school meals for all students has impacted their programs during a panel at the School Nutrition Association’s 2024 Annual National Conference in Boston.

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Nominations are open for Basic American Foods FAME Awards

By Tara Fitzpatrick on Jul. 16, 2024

Now is your chance to nominate an innovative school nutrition pro who’s making a difference in their school district and community.

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