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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.
- 3Commentary urges Minnesota school meals to add plant-based options▼Commentary: Minnesota's school meals program should make room for kids with plant-based diets
A commentary in the Minnesota Reformer argues that Minnesota's free school meals program should accommodate students who eat plant-based diets. The piece calls on the state to ensure children following vegetarian or vegan diets have access to suitable meals at school, not just standard menu options. It adds a nutrition and dietary-inclusion angle to ongoing debate over the state's universal school meals program.
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Students at Alice Shaw School marked World School Milk Day, an annual event highlighting the role of milk in children's nutrition and school meal programs. Coverage of the celebration comes from KSBY News, which reported on the students taking part in activities around the observance. The day is recognized in schools internationally to promote dairy consumption and healthy eating among children.
- 5Utah education board seeks local beef and fruit producers for school meals●Utah State Board of Education seeking local beef and tree fruit producers for school meal contract
The Utah State Board of Education is looking for local beef and tree fruit producers to supply products for school meal programs. The move would connect Utah farmers with school cafeterias, giving students more locally sourced food while opening a new market for state producers. Interested growers and ranchers are being invited to bid for the contract.