April 7, 2013 in The Daily Republic
At the private school, there was no cafeteria; there was a dining room. Every day at noon, we dined at big round tables. We sat on chairs, not benches. The adult at the table led the conversation. Continue Reading
March 14, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Proposed legislation moving through the state Legislature would require that students who qualify for reduced-price lunches be provided with lunch at school regardless of the status of their lunch account. Continue Reading
February 2, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
WASHINGTON Goodbye candy bars and sugary cookies. Hello baked chips and diet sodas. Continue Reading
December 8, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
WASHINGTON The Agriculture Department is responding to criticism over new school lunch rules by allowing more grains and meat in kids’ meals. Continue Reading
November 9, 2012 in The Daily Republic
It makes no sense for public schools to offer an allegedly healthy lunch menu that students won’t eat. It makes even less sense to assume younger students will be “educated” and therefore embrace a dull-as-sawdust menu when they enter middle school and high school.
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November 7, 2012 in The Daily Republic
WASHINGTON Rep. Kristi Noem joined House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline, R-Minn., and Representative Phil Roe, M.D., R-Tenn., in requesting a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study on the new school lunch standards that are being implemented for the first time this year.
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November 7, 2012 in The Daily Republic
The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce will host a pre-legislative luncheon at noon Dec. 11 at The Depot in Mitchell.
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September 15, 2012 in The Daily Republic
As complaints rise, congresswoman writes letter to ag secretary.
September 2, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press
America’s students will see healthier and more nutritious foods in the cafeteria as they return to school this year, according to Agriculture Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon. Continue Reading
March 23, 2012 in West Central Tribune
Fresh salad greens being grown at the Willmar Community Greenhouse located on the MinnWest Campus are now being served to students at the Willmar High School. Continue Reading
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