This series will feature school districts that have implemented creative strategies and best practices for common school nutrition topics as well as allied organizations who develop and offer free resources to support school nutrition programs.

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ABOUT THE ICN

The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN), part of the School of Applied Sciences at The University of Mississippi, is the only federally funded national center dedicated to applied research, education and training, and technical assistance for child nutrition programs. The Institute was established by Congress in the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 1989.

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Foundations for Training Excellence: Basics, March, 2019 - Redding, CA

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Foundations for Training Excellence, Huntsville, TX

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Managing Personalities and Conflict, March, 2019 in Frankfort, KY

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CACFP Meal Pattern Optional Best Practices, February, 2019 in Riverside, CA

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ICN NEWS

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 27– Chela Cooper

Institute of Child Nutrition2025-01-17T13:45:43-06:00January 17th, 2025|

In this episode of The Mix-Up, Chef Patrick Garmong chats with Chef Chela Cooper, the Regional Culinary Implementation Specialist for the USDA’s FNS MARO Region at the Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition. Chef Chela shares her journey from growing [Read More]

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The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 26– Kevin Jenkins

Institute of Child Nutrition2025-01-17T13:52:55-06:00September 28th, 2024|

We are honored to have chef Kevin Jenkins, Executive Chef at Garland ISD in Texas, on our latest episode of “The Mix Up”! Dive into an engaging conversation where Chef Kevin shares his culinary journey, innovative school meal programs.