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

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

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

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ICN NEWS

iBites Podcast – S2E1 – Trailblazing Leadership with Tina Hastings

Institute of Child Nutrition2025-08-18T16:50:13-05:00August 18th, 2025|

Welcome to iBites, the podcast from the Institute of Child Nutrition.
On iBites, we talk with school nutrition professionals from around the country. Our guests share real experiences, practical tips, and proven strategies to support your work. Whether you’re an experienced [Read More]

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The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 29 – Raising the Bar: Brittney Rodriguez

Institute of Child Nutrition2025-06-17T14:10:40-05:00June 17th, 2025|

Raising the Bar: Brittney Rodriguez on Scratch Cooking and Food Quality in School Nutrition

In this episode of The Mix-Up, host Patrick Garmong welcomes Brittney Rodriguez, Nutrition Services Supervisor at Hacienda La Puente Unified School District in California. Serving over [Read More]

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