USDA Supports Local Foods in Schools through Farm to School Grants
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) today announced $5.2 million in grant awards to bring nutritious, local foods into schools and create new economic opportunities for farmers. The grants, [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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. HOW TO SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to [Read More]
Major Cities Training 2018, Chicago, IL – Institute of Child Nutrition
Photo gallery from the 2018 Major Cities Training being held in Chicago, IL. (click the image to enlarge)
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2018 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Steve Censky today announced two new efforts to provide states and school districts with additional flexibility and support to operate more efficient school meal programs. Censky made [Read More]
USDA Seeks Ideas to Help SNAP Participants Become Independent
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2018 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that it is looking for innovative ideas to promote work and self-sufficiency among able-bodied adults participating in the department’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The public is [Read More]
USDA Supports Disaster Recovery with Temporary Expansion of Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2018 – Puerto Rico residents continuing to recover from the impacts of recent hurricanes could be eligible for increased nutrition assistance, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This temporary assistance will [Read More]