Event Calendar
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Event Calendar
Protein Perspectives: Exploring Protein Foods in the CACFP
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hear from protein industry experts on incorporating protein foods into CACFP menus.
Shared Purpose: CACFP & School Meals 101
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Learn how the CACFP, NSLP, and SBP work together to nourish millions of children every day.
Where You Belong: Discover NCA Membership
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Discover the exclusive benefits and year-round value of NCA membership.
Dignity at the Table: Nutrition and Compliance in Adult Day Care
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Gain practical tools to support health, safety, and dignity in Adult Day Care nutrition programs.
At the Table: NCA Community Conversations
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Your chance to connect directly with NCA's President and talk about what's happening in the CACFP right now.
Farm to CACFP Week - Oct 18-24, 2026
Participating in National Farm to CACFP Week? Let us know!
Rooted in Goodness: Launching Farm to CACFP with Local Vegetables
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Kick off Farm to CACFP Week with us and learn how root vegetables can inspire practical, flexible menu planning!
State Agency Collaboration
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
State Agency Directors and State Agency NCA Members are invited to meet with NCA's policy team.
Your Path to CACFP Certification
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Discover how the Learning Center can help you earn your CMP or CCNP designation.
Squash Boredom: Fun Fall Snack Ideas
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Leave with ten CACFP creditable snack ideas to add to your menu this fall.
Industry Partner Quarterly Meeting
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Industry Partners are invited to join us for CACFP updates, new NCA resources, and a chance to share feedback.
Menu Lab: Building Variety with Familiar Foods
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Introducing Menu Lab! A new member-exclusive series.
Healthy Planet, Healthy Kids: A Guided Tour
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Get the most out of your 2027 Healthy Planet, Healthy Kids calendar with this guided tour.
Meal Pattern in Practice CACFP Boot Camp
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Spend a day with our nutrition education team putting the CACFP meal pattern into practice.
Marketing Your Sponsorship: Understanding Your Audience & Communicating Your Value
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Learn how to market your sponsoring organization to recruit and retain more providers.
NCA Advocacy Agenda: Shaping the Future of CACFP
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Hear how NCA is working to strengthen CACFP through strategic advocacy.
Winter Discovery: Fresh Ideas for Seasonal Learning
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Discover fresh winter activities that make curriculum planning easy, engaging and fun! ❄️
Annual CACFP Training FY27
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Get a FY2027 comprehensive review of the essential components of the CACFP.
2027 National Conference
We're headed to Chicago in 2027. Plan to join us March 29 - April 2