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Ranch-to-Tray Tours Help School Nutrition Professionals and California Farmers Build Connections

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Ranch-to-Tray Tours Help School Nutrition Professionals and California Farmers Build Connections

ROCKLIN, Calif. – As schools across California work to incorporate more locally sourced foods into their meal programs, many districts are increasingly exploring opportunities to source protein directly from producers. The California Ranch-to-Tray Tour helps bridge that gap by bringing school nutrition professionals together with cattle farmers and ranchers to better understand the path from … Read more

Luray school tackle mental, physical health in winter

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Luray school tackle mental, physical health in winter

Students at Luray Middle School broke away from their classroom routine on Friday to take time for their mental health. This year, Luray Middle School has held “Spike Day” on certain Fridays, where students in good standing with the school can take an hour at the end of the day to participate in activities like … Read more

Hundreds of experts are urging the USDA to eliminate processed meat from school meals

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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is drafting proposed changes to school meal pattern requirements to align with the latest Dietary Guidelines. A letter signed by 300 doctors and scientists has been sent to the department’s secretary, Brooke L. Rollins, to urge an update to remove processed meat from school menus. Current school nutrition standards … Read more