Minnesota School Nutrition Association
The purpose of the Minnesota School Nutrition Association is to provide our members opportunities for professional development and to build relationships that make a difference in the lives of children.
With over 2,700 state members and industry partners, the professionals of the Minnesota School Nutrition Association are working hard to help children by advancing school nutrition programs. Together, we can made a difference - in our communities, our state and nation.
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The Practice of Gleaning, or Second Harvest-Opportunity for all MSNA Members!
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by msna.
Since ancient times, there has been a practice of gleaning, or second harvest, at the end of every growing season. The farmer brings in the crop, but he leaves some food for the hungry in the community. Volunteers are invited to carry on this generous tradition. Spend crisp autumn days harvesting apples to be given [...]
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The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has just announced the availability of $1 million for a people’s Garden School Pilot Program. Purpose: To teach students involved in the gardens about agriculture production practices, diet and nutrition; contribute produce to supplement food provided at eligible schools, student households, local food banks or senior center nutrition programs; [...]
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St. Paul Schools shows how major urban school districts can design an effective, fiscally sound school nutrition program. Jean Ronnei is comfortable with microphones, tape recorders, TV cameras, reporter’s notebooks and the full panoply of the modern media monster. It comes with the territory when you lead one of the benchmark school nutrition programs in [...]
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