2025 NCNC
Food Sovereignty: An Indigenous Perspective
Food sovereignty is the right of peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems. Learn how food sovereignty and food security intertwine, how Native Nations are strengthening sovereignty through food, and how we are reclaiming our food ways through various initiatives.
Read MoreCultural & Local Foods: Creating Diverse Menus
Food, the one thing most humans can relate to regardless of where they are from, looks very different around the world. It can be used to learn about other cultures and agriculture. Discover cultural dishes and ingredients from around the world, how to incorporate local produce into your menus, and ways of engaging parents and the community to promote diverse healthy eating in early childhood.
Read MoreCooking Up Fun: Engaging Kids in Cooking Activities
Engaging kids in cooking activities is a fun, helpful way to encourage them to try new foods and teach them valuable skills. Learn about age-appropriate cooking activities and ways to incorporate cooking with kids into your program.
Read MoreBeyond the Airplane Spoon: Tips for Picky Eaters
Picky eating is not just for toddlers. Learn the common causes of picky eating and gain practical tips for presenting and serving food to increase acceptance and make a huge impact.
Read MoreBe a Kid’s Hero: Food and Nutrient Acceptance in the Early Years
Complementary foods, those other than breast milk or infant formula, are typically introduced around six months of age and ensure adequate nutrition as the baby grows. When not introduced to them, infants may reject foods introduced later and consume an inadequate variety to meet nutritional needs. Learn tips for increasing food acceptance and nutrient density in infancy through adolescence.
Read MoreThe Most Customizable CACFP Software: Make My Food Program Yours
With happy customers in 44 states, and child nutrition experts on staff, My Food Program has a simple, user-friendly interface, automatic compliance checks and offers My Food Program+, our simplified and streamlined app. Customer support is available via live chat, telephone and email. Learn how we can help you every step of the way in your transition from another software or paper recordkeeping.
Read MoreStreamlining Administrative Reviews with PrimeroEdge
Discover how PrimeroEdge’s Administrative Reviews software streamlines the USDA review process for CACFP/SFSP sponsors and state agencies. Experience the efficient browser-based solution that improves accuracy and reduces errors through its consistent and collaborative review process with key features including real-time status updates, mobile device accessibility, 24/7 data security, and more.
Read MoreSpend Less, Get More: How to Stretch Your Grocery Dollars
Food cost inflation continues to increase at a rapid rate, year over year. The price of eggs alone increased over 80 percent last year. Childcare centers are continually asked to do more with less. Serving nutritious meals and snacks doesn’t have to break the bank. Learn tips on how to uncover hidden costs and determine which deals are truly beneficial for you.
Read MoreHow to Get Along with an AI Coworker by Your Part-Time Controller
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way nonprofits operate and pursue their missions. We’ll demystify the core concepts of generative AI, review where and in what forms you may encounter it, and discuss how to approach it responsibly. Discover AI’s impact through case studies and how our Checklist for Mindful Prompting can help you communicate effectively with chat-based AI tools.
Read MoreHow to Achieve Food Program Compliance with CREDIBLE Automation
Discover the benefits of automation in the food program and claims process from providers and sponsors using Alliance CREDIBLE, a stand-alone CACFP food program software, presented by Early Learning Ventures.
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