News Roundup
Massachusetts schools are engaging students in agricultural and food education through school gardens, farm-to-school programs, and grants. Check out the recent news. Way to go! Watertown High School and Ayer
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SWITCH Coalition Resources During COVID-19
During the unprecedented changes that have occurred as a result of COVID-19, the state-wide Massachusetts School Wellness Initiative for Thriving Community Health (SWITCH) partners are sharing a variety of accessible
Culinary Demos at ESE’s ‘New Child Care Meal Pattern Standards’ Training Day
On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Child and Adult Care Food Program sponsors and providers from across Massachusetts came together for a professional development event hosted by the MA Department of
Teaching Sustainable Practices with School Gardens
School gardening is quickly becoming popular in schools across the nation as a sustainable practice that also serves as a powerful education tool for students of all ages. Engaging garden
A Day in the Life of a School Nutrition Director – Foxborough
Friday November 6th I had the pleasure of visiting Allison Johnson, the School Nutrition Director at Foxborough Public Schools to learn more about the school nutrition program within the Foxborough
Smarter Lunchrooms in Massachusetts
In association with a Team Nutrition grant, JSI has partnered with the Smarter Lunchrooms Movement, to provide Smarter Lunchrooms trainings, technical assistance, and support to Massachusetts schools. From this partnership, school nutrition
South Middlesex Regional Gets Back to Basics with Fresh Vegetables and Fruits
South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical High School hosted a favorite JSI Workshop to Go on Wednesday April 8th: Back to Basics – Fresh Vegetables and Fruits. School nutrition staff received a
Free School Nutrition Workshops for MetroWest Schools
Thanks to a grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation, funds are available during the 2014-2015 school year to cover the cost of up to two JSI Workshops to Go. Each
The Challenge is On to Increase School Breakfast Participation
Can a little friendly competition boost school breakfast participation in Massachusetts? The Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) and the New England Food & Dairy Council (NEFDC) think
Congrats to MA Recipients of USDA Farm to School Grants!
The fiscal year 2013 USDA Farm to School grants – 68 in total, worth $4.5 million and reaching 37 states plus D.C. – have been announced and JSI would like
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