The School Nutrition S.T.A.R. webinar 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.
October STAR Webinar – Strategies to Help Implement a Successful Farm to School Program
SNA Key Area(s): 1 Nutrition
USDA Professional Standard Code(s): (1130) Utilize local food sources, especially Farm to School, when possible.
Learning Objective(s): Attendees will identify strategies, action steps, and resources to help implement a successful Farm to School program.
Thursday, October 31, 2019/ 3:00-4:00 PM ET (2-3 PM CT; 1-2 PM MT; 12-1 PM PT)
More than two-thirds of school districts that engaged in Farm to School activities reported positive impacts, including increased support from parents and community members. Schools also reported that Farm to School helped lower school meal program costs. This webinar explores strategies and best practices on how to implement a local Farm to School program. It will highlight success stories from individuals on ways to start and sustain a lasting Farm to School program in your community. Gwendolyn Holcomb with USDA, FNS will provide an overview of the Farm to School Program. Lindsey Morgan and Jennie Lazarus both from USD 497 Lawrence Public Schools will describe how they have diversified their Farm to School efforts in order to reach their nearly 12,000 students. Susan Nelson will describe what the Baldwin County BOE is doing with their Farm to School efforts.
As always, a continuing education certificate will be available after completion of the webinar.
Meet the Webinar Speakers:
Gwendolyn Holcomb
USDA, FNS
Senior Technical Analyst
Farm to School Program
Alexandria, Virginia
Lindsey Morgan, RD
Supervisor, Nutrition & Wellness
USD 497 Lawrence Public Schools
USD 497 Lawrence Public Schools
Lawrence, Kansas
Jennie Lazarus
Outdoor Education Coordinator
USD 497 Lawrence Public Schools
Lawrence, Kansas
Susan Nelson, M.Ed
Director of School Nutrition
Baldwin County BOE
Milledgeville, GA
Past School Nutrition S.T.A.R. Webinars
Date: Sep 26, 2019 01:16 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Webinar Resources:
STAR September 2019
| Title | Date added | Download |
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| Employee Engagement | September 30, 2019 | Download |
| Customer Service: A Common Sense Approach | September 30, 2019 | Download |
| September 2019 - STAR Presentation | September 30, 2019 | Download |
S.T.A.R. – Strategies That Promote a Culture of Food Safety
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STAR August 2019
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Liz_Presentation | August 30, 2019 | Download |
| KristinPresentation | August 30, 2019 | Download |
STARÂ – Nutrition Education Strategies to Promote Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
STAR – Strategies for Utilizing Standardized Recipes
STAR – Strategies for Implementing Safe Summer Meals
Webinar Downloads:
April 2019
| Title | Date added | Download |
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| Summer_FeedingApril25__2019_Stretch | April 25, 2019 | Download |
| Summer_FeedingApril25__2019_ICN_Flautt | April 25, 2019 | Download |
| Robert Cuellar_April_2019_Final | April 25, 2019 | Download |
STAR – Strategies for Promoting School Breakfast
Webinar Downloads:
March 2019
| Title | Date added | Download |
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| ICN Webinar Breakfast Programs | March 28, 2019 | Download |
| ICN Healthier School Breakfast Webinar Presentation. | March 28, 2019 | Download |
STAR – School Nutrition Programs Support a Heart Healthy Lifestyle
Webinar Downloads:
February 2019
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Childhood Nutrition_D_Martin_Feb_28_2019 | March 19, 2019 | Download |
| ICN Webinar February 2019 -Champagne Final | March 19, 2019 | Download |
| HeartHealthy_Feb_28_2019_ICN | March 19, 2019 | Download |
STAR-Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills for School Nutrition Managers
Webinar Downloads:
Strategies for Managing Conflicts in the Workplace
Key Performance Indicators for School Nutrition Success
October 2018
| Title | Date added | Download |
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| STAR KPI Presentation | October 29, 2018 | Download |
| Key Performance Indicators Measure It-Manage It | October 29, 2018 | Download |
Food Safety Basics
September 2018
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| STAR Food Safety In Schools Webinar Slides | September 27, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety In Schools Norovirus - September 2018 | September 27, 2018 | Download |
| Focus on Food Safety In Schools - Webinar Slides | September 27, 2018 | Download |
Strategies to Integrate Nutrition Education Curriculum Within School Nutrition Programs.
August 2018
| Title | Date added | Download |
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| FINAL-ICN-WKF Presentation 08.30 | August 31, 2018 | Download |
| Grants presentation_RKT | August 31, 2018 | Download |
| Grants_Aug31_2018-Notes FinalPM | August 31, 2018 | Download |
| S.T.A.R.-Managing and Applying for Grants | August 31, 2018 | Download |
| Star Flyer (003) | August 31, 2018 | Download |
| WKF-FoodCorps Grant Writing Tips | August 31, 2018 | Download |
| FDACS Prototype ITB and Contract | August 31, 2018 | Download |
| FDACS Prototype Small Purchase Contract | August 31, 2018 | Download |
| CACFP Grants Announcement-VA | August 31, 2018 | Download |
| Grant Summary Report Actual as of 072018 | August 31, 2018 | Download |
Strategies to Integrate Nutrition Education Curriculum Within School Nutrition Programs.
July 2018
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Mint Salad | July 30, 2018 | Download |
| Strategies to Integrate Nutrition Education Curriculum Within School Nutrition Program | July 30, 2018 | Download |
| STEM Smoothies- Review | July 30, 2018 | Download |
| Nutrition Education_ Our successful strategy | July 30, 2018 | Download |
| Let's Explore- Apples | July 30, 2018 | Download |
| DGA-Nut-EDTS July24-2018-Webinar-Publication PP | July 30, 2018 | Download |
Archived STAR webinar from June 2018: Creative Approaches for Professional Development in School Nutrition Programs.
June 2018
| Title | Date added | Download |
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| Creative Approaches for Professional Development in School Nutrition Programs | June 28, 2018 | Download |
| Alabama Approach to cnp training | June 28, 2018 | Download |
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