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2022 National Child Nutrition Conference

April 18-22 2022 | New Orleans, Louisiana

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Research & Resources Track | CEU Specialty 1

Farm to Classroom: Teaching Children About Healthy Foods

Farm to early childcare can help foster children’s learning and exposure to new foods. Learning opportunities can increase the curiosity of young minds, and their familiarity with new foods. Hear how to use available resources to employ simple nutrition education activities and get children excited about new foods.

Presented by

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Robert Ek, MA

Program Analyst, Community Food Systems, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Speaker at Business convention and Presentation. Audience at the conference hall.
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Amazing Fruit Products

Butter Buds Inc.

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ChildWatch

Darlington Snacks

Diversified Foods Inc.

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Fresh Start Healthy Meals

Gerber Products Company

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Healthy Blue LA

J&J Snack Foods

KidKare by Minute Menu

Los Cabos Mexican Foods

Myers and Stauffer

National Enrichment Group

Novick Childcare Solutions

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Ripple Foods

Tasty Brands, LLC

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NONPROFIT LEVEL

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Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute (CGBI)

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No Kid Hungry

Penn State Extension Better Kid Care Program