March Virtual Events
March 5, 2025
We're starting the first month of spring off with a spudtacular webinar this Thursday, March 6th! Join us as we cover all things potatoes in CACFP menus. We also want to help you boost your skills, so don't miss out on your chance to learn more about CN Labels & PFS next week. This month is also CACFP Week! Be sure to come along March 16-22 and register to get a free resource. We are so excited to see how you get involved in CACFP Week! Don't forget to share your CACFP story with us so we can see and celebrate the impact you have on your communities. Want to know who's who in the CACFP? Well, mark your calendars for March 20th for our certification professionals spotlight to learn all about the benefits and success stories that showcase the power of certification. Last but not least, we are so excited to unveil the hidden gem of CACFP excellence at the end of this month. There's so much in store for you this March so don't miss out! We hope to see you there!
Thursday, March 6 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Potato Palooza: Potatoes in CACFP Menus
Get ready to "spud-tacularly" shake up your CACFP menu! We’re celebrating the mighty potato and exploring fun, creative ways to incorporate this versatile veggie into your meals. From mashed to baked to shredded, learn how to turn the humble potato into a nutritious, kid-friendly crowd-pleaser. Say goodbye to the same old sides and hello to potato possibilities that will have everyone asking for seconds!
1. Discover a variety of potato-based recipes that are #CACFPCreditable, nutritious, and appealing to young eaters.
2. Learn creative preparation methods to keep potato dishes exciting, flavorful, and versatile for any menu rotation.
Thursday, March 13 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern
CN Labels & PFS Made Simple
Understanding CN Labels and Product Formulation Statements (PFS) is essential for confidently meeting CACFP meal pattern requirements. We'll equip you with practical tools to determine when and how to request documentation and sharpen your detective skills to identify discrepancies, ensuring everything is compliant and running smoothly. And there’s even more! Explore real-world examples of CN Labels and PFS that will help the information stick. You'll also learn how to navigate crediting documentation confidently and sidestep those common pitfalls. Get ready to boost your skills and have some fun while doing it! Objectives:
1. Recognize the key components of CN Labels and Product Formulation Statements (PFS).
2. Identify common errors in crediting documentation and understand USDA guidelines for accepting accurate and reliable documentation.
3. Analyze CN Labels and PFS examples to ensure understanding of compliance within CACFP meal pattern requirements.
March 16-22, 2025
Celebrate CACFP Week
Let us know if you are participating in National CACFP Week, March 16-22, 2025!
Register NOW to get on our email list to get all the materials you need to celebrate CACFP Week.
We'll also immediately send you a FREE resource: Trying New Foods
Tuesday, March 18 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Good News! The Importance of Sharing Your CACFP Story
Together we can raise awareness of how the CACFP works to combat hunger. Hear stories about what the CACFP community is doing to share its message and learn how to use social media strategies, local and state proclamations, local news stories and more to help raise awareness about the CACFP.
Thursday, March 20| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Who's Who in CACFP! Certification Professionals Spotlight
Curious about who has earned the CACFP professional designation and why it matters? Join us to discover the benefits and success stories that showcase the power of certification. If you haven’t started your journey yet, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with the right people and jumpstart your path to earning your CCNP or CMP.
Thursday, March 27| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
The Hidden Gem of CACFP Success
Are you ready to help your CACFP program bloom? Prepare for excitement as we reveal the hidden gem of CACFP excellence.
Get inspired on how to implement the #1 CACFP resource – NCA's Nutrition Calendar & Training Program. Explore CACFP best practices, nutrition information, table crafts, physical activities, business tips, provider training modules, parent provider connection letters, child care curriculum, record keeping, and more!
Join us as we unveil our 2026 edition, How Does Your Garden Grow, and learn how you can plant the seed for CACFP success.
Check back next month for more training opportunities!
Do you have a question or topic that you'd love to learn more about through one of our virtual trainings? Shoot us an email with your training needs to conference@cacfp.org.Â
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Interested in presenting on a topic at a future NCA webinar or at the National Child Nutrition Conference? Submit your interest today!