USDA Statement on SNAP Access at Farmers Markets
“The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) was recently informed by a major provider of […]
iBites Podcast Episode 05 – Child Nutrition Archives
Welcome to iBites! The ICN podcast.
Our host, Dr. Lewanda Morse, discusses the collections in the Child Nutrition Archives housed at the Institute with Library Specialist John Wall.
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School Nutrition S.T.A.R. Webinar Archive – June 2018
Watch the archived S.T.A.R. Webinar from June 2018. Creative Approaches for Professional Development in School Nutrition Programs.
Key Area: Administration (3000)
Training Topic: Human Resources and Staff Training (3400)
Learning Objectives: Develop employee training plans, including a plan for tracking training (3430)
June 28, 2018
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USDA Corrects Error Reporting Issues; Releases FY 2017 SNAP Payment Error Rates
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2018 – For the first time in three years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released new data on improper payments in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This data reflects an improved reporting process that will better enable USDA and its state partners […]
USDA Supports Local Foods in Schools through Farm to School Grants
STAR Spotlight Success Story
Donna M. Holland
Assistant Director Nutrition Services
Hamilton Ohio City School District
Donna M. Holland, MBA, MS, RDN, LD
ICN strives to assist child nutrition professionals with career development and the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs.
Donna Holland’s story is a genuine example of these efforts contributing to […]
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eLearning Portal
There are 24 new courses available on ICN’s eLearning Portal. Click on the course to learn more or enroll.
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Education and Training Division News
The Institute of Child Nutrition provides face-to-face group training FREE of charge on a variety of child nutrition management topics that are aligned with USDA’s Professional Standards.
- Food Safety
- Program Management
- Culinary Skills
- Nutrition Education
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
USDA Expands Focus on Program Integrity Across All Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2018 – As part of Agriculture Secretary Perdue’s strategic goal of ensuring that our programs are delivered efficiently, effectively and with integrity, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced an enhanced focus on program integrity today, […]
iBites Podcast Episode 03 – CACFP – Institute of Child Nutrition
Welcome to iBites! The ICN podcast.
Our host, Dr. Lewanda Morse, discusses the Child and Adult Care Food Program with Lutina Cochran, Education and Training Specialist at ICN.
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