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. HOW TO SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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)