by Teresa Wiemerslage, field specialist Farmers are navigating new rules related to the growing, harvesting, packing and holding of fresh produce. Some terms are new, and some practices are now required by law. This new food safety landscape has farmers wondering what systems are needed on their farms. I created this graphic to help farmers … Continue reading Tiers of on-farm food safety
Briana Larson walks down the hallway of the school she attended years ago as a student, this time in a new role. She is a dietetic intern whose main priority is to decrease food waste. Larson conducted a pilot study to implement a pre-order form for breakfast items provided in the classroom at an elementary … Continue reading ISU dietetics interns reduce school food waste
Register today for one or both of our trainings for food systems practitioners in August. Thanks to a grant from AgMRC, we are able to offer these two trainings at no cost to you! Both will take place in the ISU Research Park in Ames. Local Food Leader training and certification is Wednesday, August 14. … Continue reading Food systems certifications offered free in August
by Chelsea Krist, program coordinator Oh, snap! School’s out for the summer. But the Iowa Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program is all in, supporting food access across the state in June and July. The summer program provides nutritious meals and snacks to youth in low-income areas. Sponsors at libraries, summer school programs, parks, … Continue reading Students “Snap for Snap Peas!” at summer meal sites