Events, Trainings & Resources
TDA's Farm Fresh Challenge runs from October 1-31 and is open to both NSLP and CACFP operators during the same month! Learn more about the Challenge to Eat Local, Teach Local, and Be Social at SquareMeals.org/FarmFreshChallenge and begin planning for your participation in October!
The Summer Meal Programs provide healthy and nutritious meals after the school year ends to children 18 years and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has developed no-cost, online resources and printed materials you can use to promote the availability of these meals for families in need. Make sure you are utilizing new materials this year. Please visit the Summer Meals Resources linked in the title above to order no-cost, print materials today!
Sharing the order form link with partners, food pantries, and/or any interested party is highly encouraged!
Grants will be awarded to Texas non-profit organizations, agencies and schools that demonstrate the greatest need and likelihood of a sustainable impact on children's nutrition and activity levels through innovative programs.
The E-Harvest newsletter is sent on a monthly basis and includes a variety of educational resources and funding opportunities. Subscribe to receive information such as recipes featuring the Harvest of the Month, gardening activities, upcoming webinars, and Farm Fresh Network members interested in selling their agricultural products to nutrition programs. Subscribe by selecting "Farm to School Newsletter" on the publication subscription page.
MegaCon is only a month away! Click the link in the title above to read more about the event and register today.
April’s topic is “Professor, do you see the SFSP boat?” starting at 9am on April 12th and 13th! Join in for this 2-day training on uncovering the ins and outs of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) – Register today with your ESC!
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Click the link in the title above to check out TDA's current employment opportunities.
