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Posted: Jan 23, 2025
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The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Child Nutrition and Wellness (CNW) team invites child nutrition professionals to attend Farm to School regional workshops that will be 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the following dates:  

  • Jan. 30: Hutchinson  
  • Feb. 6: Lyons 
  • Feb. 7: Caldwell  
  • Feb. 13: Kansas City  
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Posted: Jan 16, 2025
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The KSDE Child Nutrition and Wellness (CNW) team will be hosting a required procurement training for School Nutrition Program (SNP) sponsors on Jan. 22. 

Per the Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule, school nutrition program directors, management, and/or staff who work on procurement activities must complete procurement training annually. For the 2025-26 school year, all sponsors must complete procurement training by June 30.  

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Posted: Jan 8, 2025
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New School Nutrition Program (SNP) directors and managers are invited to join the KSDE Child Nutrition and Wellness team for the spring Jump Start training, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., on Jan. 30, in Salina. This training opportunity is for those with less than three years of experience. 

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Posted: Jan 2, 2025
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New School Nutrition Program (SNP) directors and managers are invited to join the KSDE Child Nutrition and Wellness team for the spring Jump Start training, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., on Jan. 30, at the Smoky Hill Education Service Center, in Salina. This training opportunity is for those with less than three years of experience. 

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Posted: Dec 12, 2024
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Child Nutrition Program (CNP) sponsors may request up to $10,000 to support Farm to Plate initiatives that will increase the volume of local foods served as part of child nutrition program snacks and meals. The application deadline has been extended to Dec. 13. 

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