Fresh Carrot Salad

September is National Fruits and Veggies Month! Get both components in one quick and tasty snack with our Fresh Carrot Salad recipe. We've recently added many more recipes to our website, so be sure to explore what we have after saving this recipe!

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Five Ways to Serve Broccoli

This vegetable is also a superfood with loads of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Try out these five ways to serve broccoli with this resource from MyPlate.

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Don't Miss the Standard Registration Deadline for the Virtual Summit

This is the last week to enjoy the standard registration rate of $99 for this year's Virtual Summit. Join us for four half-days of training on Zoom and earn up to 10.5 hours of CEUs.

Monday-Thursday, September 12-15, 2022

11:30 am - 3:00 pm

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CACFP Professionals Spotlight

The CACFP Professional Certifications shows others your commitment to both being better and doing better within the food program. Follow Evelyn Williams and Dianne Petersen by pursuing your certification.

Five Free CACFP Menu Templates for Easy Meal Planning

Templates are a critical part of the planning and brainstorming process. These five CACFP weekly menu templates were designed by NCA, so you can trust that they're not only tried and true, but also up to speed on the current demands of the CACFP.

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Farmer Activity Page

Buying local foods or growing them in your own garden can get kids more excited to try new fruits and vegetables. Download this free activity page for ideas on how to teach kids how their food is grown, a recipe for a tasty garden stir fry, and instructions on how to build your own container garden.

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Featured Member Resource

Check out our new members-only resource on how to incorporate power bowls into your CACFP menu planning. NCA members can download, print and share this resource, along with many others, for free with their membership.

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Buyer's Guide

Get resources from child nutrition and community organizations, find easy-to-order food and supplies, and learn about companies that can provide solutions to your CACFP & SFSP operations.

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