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- 1School leaders and farmers meet at Arkansas Rice in Schools Conference▼Schools leaders, farmers gather for Arkansas Rice in Schools Conference at Rice Extension Center
School district leaders and rice farmers from across Arkansas gathered at the Rice Extension Center for the Arkansas Rice in Schools Conference. The event focused on connecting local agriculture with school meal programs, highlighting how Arkansas-grown rice can feature in student nutrition. Organizers and attendees discussed ways to strengthen ties between farms and school cafeterias across the state.
- 2World School Milk Day Puts School Nutrition Flexibility in Focus●World School Milk Day Highlights Science-Based Flexibility in School Nutrition
World School Milk Day is being marked with renewed attention to school meal programs and the role of dairy in children's diets. Observances in the United States and the Philippines highlight calls for science-based flexibility in school nutrition standards, allowing schools to serve milk options that meet students' dietary needs while supporting dairy farmers.