Increasing Local Produce in School Lunch

local produce collage Sarasota County Florida has a thriving Farm to School program. In the 2014-2015 school year each month during the growing season, 30-67% of all produce served came from Florida farms. Dedicated staff members from the Sarasota County School District Food …

Offer vs Serve in a Smarter Lunchroom

Can you implement the USDA’s Offer vs Serve provision and be a Smarter Lunchroom? Absolutely! Watch this webinar to refresh your knowledge on Offer vs Serve and to hear answers to common questions regarding Offer vs Serve in a Smarter …

Marketing Food to Children

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In 2005, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published an influential report regarding the impact of advertising on children’s food choice and obesity[1].  In this report the IOM called upon industry and government to work together to promote healthier …