Podcasts about nutrition services

In November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, recognizing the tremendous beauty, resilience, and positive impact of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous cultures. This commitment extends beyond celebration. It is also a moment to confront the historical injustices and ongoing struggles for recognition, equality, and peace that Native communities face.To build a truly inclusive community, we believe that visibility saves lives. Increasing the visibility of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous students and staff is an essential first step in fostering strong, lasting relationships within our district. This month, we renew our commitment to highlighting the rich and diverse cultures of these communities.More importantly, we pledge to ensure that this recognition is not confined to November. Our educators have access to comprehensive lessons and resources designed to seamlessly integrate and elevate Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary contributions throughout the entire school year. We encourage every member of our district to seek out opportunities to learn, listen, and honor the Indigenous people who enrich our community.Please mark your calendars for our Native American/Alaska Native Heritage Month Celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, at Orenco Elementary School. The event is free and open to all HSD students and families and will feature delicious food, drumming, and storytelling. For additional information and more upcoming events, please visit our website.Our featured event took place at Butternut Creek Elementary School. On Thursday, October 23, Butternut students joined others from around the state participating in “Oregon Crunch-at-Once” to celebrate National Farm-to-School Month. Crunch-at-Once encourages students to bite into locally grown apples, carrots, or other crunchy produce at the same time to make a powerful statement about the importance of local food and agriculture education in our schools. Butternut Creek's garden steward, Reeba Daniel, and the rest of the parent club signed up the school to participate, and Principal Bethune worked with Nutrition Services to secure local apples for the event. In an interesting twist, they were able to source the apples from Bell Orchards off of Farmington - the owners of which lived three doors down from Butternut Creek for 35 years and sent all six of their children to elementary school there!Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, November 2, at 2 a.m. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

The federal government shutdown is now in its fourth week. Over 700,000 federal employees have been furloughed, with nearly as many continuing to work without pay, yet there are still no signs that an end to the shutdown is near. “Unlike past presidents, Mr. Trump appears to feel little urgency to strike a deal to reopen the government,” Luke Broadwater writes at The New York Times. “Instead, he has used the shutdown, which began Oct. 1, as an opportunity to further remake the federal bureaucracy and jettison programs he does not like, seizing on unorthodox budgetary maneuvers that some have called illegal.” In this episode, we speak with three furloughed federal employees about the harm government shutdowns cause working people, and we discuss why this shutdown is different. Guests: Adam is a furloughed federal employee who works in recreation for the US Forest Service, managing hiking, biking, and equestrian trails in central Idaho. He serves as chapter president of National Federation of Federal Employees Local 1753, and he is an organizer with the Federal Unionists Network. Ellen is a furloughed federal employee who works in SNAP oversight and administration at the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. She serves as chapter president of National Treasury Employees Union Local 255, representing FNS employees at the Northeast regional office, and she is an organizer with the Federal Unionists Network in Boston. April is a furloughed federal employee who works in the office of Head Start at the Administration for Children and Families HQ in Washington, DC. She serves as chapter president of the National Treasury Employees Union Local 250. Additional links/info: Federal Unionists Network website, BlueSky, and Instagram Federal Unionists Network: “Join Us To Defend Public Services!” Luke Broadwater, The New York Times, “The Shutdown Is Stretching On. Trump Doesn't Seem to Mind.” Democracy Now!, “Shadow president: Project 2025 architect Russell Vought is using shutdown to gut federal agencies” Featured Music: Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme Song Credits: Featured music: Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme Song Audio Post-Production: Alina Nehlich

The federal government shutdown is now in its fourth week. Over 700,000 federal employees have been furloughed, with nearly as many continuing to work without pay, yet there are still no signs that an end to the shutdown is near. “Unlike past presidents, Mr. Trump appears to feel little urgency to strike a deal to reopen the government,” Luke Broadwater writes at The New York Times. “Instead, he has used the shutdown, which began Oct. 1, as an opportunity to further remake the federal bureaucracy and jettison programs he does not like, seizing on unorthodox budgetary maneuvers that some have called illegal.” In this episode, we speak with three furloughed federal employees about the harm government shutdowns cause working people, and we discuss why this shutdown is different. Guests:Adam is a furloughed federal employee who works in recreation for the US Forest Service, managing hiking, biking, and equestrian trails in central Idaho. He serves as chapter president of National Federation of Federal Employees Local 1753, and he is an organizer with the Federal Unionists Network.Ellen is a furloughed federal employee who works in SNAP oversight and administration at the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. She serves as chapter president of National Treasury Employees Union Local 255, representing FNS employees at the Northeast regional office, and she is an organizer with the Federal Unionists Network in Boston.April is a furloughed federal employee who works in the office of Head Start at the Administration for Children and Families HQ in Washington, DC. She serves as chapter president of the National Treasury Employees Union Local 250.Additional links/info:Federal Unionists Network website, BlueSky, and InstagramFederal Unionists Network: “Join Us To Defend Public Services!”Luke Broadwater, The New York Times, “The Shutdown Is Stretching On. Trump Doesn't Seem to Mind.”Democracy Now!, “Shadow president: Project 2025 architect Russell Vought is using shutdown to gut federal agencies”Featured Music: Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme SongAudio Post-Production: Alina NehlichBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Have you heard? All Floresville Independent School District students can now receive an after-school meal, absolutely free. Superintendent Jason Gilstrap announced during the Sept. 8 school board meeting that the district has been approved for the Adult Care Food Program, also known as the Dinner Program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. The program offers meals to students for 30 minutes after dismissal at the end of the school day. The meals are served in the cafeteria based on each campus' dismissal times and procedures, according to district Communications Specialist Blanca Martinez. The meals must be...Article Link

Sacramento School District's Central Kitchen is revolutionizing the way to feed over 40,000 students with scratch made, nutritious, local foods. Kelsey Nederveld, is the Director of Nutrition Services at Sacramento City Unified School District,  was instrumental in building and designing the district's own Central Kitchen, a food processing facility that is focused on scratch made, locally sourced ingredients to create wholesome meals, with the support of local chefs and farmers--revolutionizing school lunch. Kelsey will host a panel featuring Alice Waters at Terra Madre panel Cultivating Change: Transforming California School Meals Through Vision and Action www.thecentralkitchen.org Terra Madre Americas is making its debut in Sacramento! This FREE, first-of-its-kind weekend celebration September 26 - 28 features food and drink tastings, live music, celebrity chef demonstrations, educational panels, artisan vendors, and more, bringing the flavors and traditions of Sacramento, California, and the world together into one unforgettable experience at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. EVENT DETAILS:  Join us September 27 at Terra Madre! Panel: Cultivating Change—Transforming CA School Meals 12:30 PM | The Confluence Stage, Sacramento Convention Center (free) Featuring Alice Waters, Kat Taylor, Chef Ann Cooper & more. Lunch: Taste the Change + Build a Healthier Future for CA Kids Immediately after the panel | Ticket required  https://donate.wholesomewave.org/event/taste-the-change/e721582

"Every community has different values, and every community should have different choices. And that's why local food is so important so that local communities and local farmers can decide what's most important to them and how they want to connect the people who grow our food with the people who are seeking nourishment." —Andy Naja-Riese "The health of our Farmers Market is really dependent upon the health of our farmers." —Tanner Keys   Wonder why local food sometimes costs more, or if it's really worth the effort to shop there? The real story behind farmers' markets is more complicated—and more important—than you might think. Andy Naja-Riese, CEO of the Agricultural Institute of Marin, and Tanner Keys, Cooperative Agreement Manager for the Islands of Remote Areas Regional Food Business Center, have spent years on the front lines of food access. Their work in California and Hawaii gives them a unique view on what it takes to make local food affordable, how certification and regulations shape what you see at the market, and why these markets matter for everyone. Listen in for honest talk about food prices, local farming, organic rules, food as medicine, and how farmers' markets are working to make healthy food available to all. You'll get practical insights, real solutions, and a fresh look at what's possible in your own community. Meet Andy: Andy Naja-Riese brings 17 years of experience in community food systems, public health, and food equity programs & policy. As Chief Executive Officer, he leads AIM's major programs, partnerships, strategic planning, advocacy, and fundraising, including a capital campaign for AIM's Center for Food and Agriculture in collaboration with AIM's Board of Directors. Andy joined AIM in 2018 after spending 10 years working for the Federal government, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service.  Andy is currently the Co-Chair of the Marin County Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Collaborative, serves on the Steering Committees of the Marin Carbon Project and Marin Community Health Improvement Plan, sits on the National Farm to School Network's Advisory Board, and represents AIM on the California Food and Farming Network & Food and Farm Resilience Coalition. He received the 2022 CVNL Heart of Marin Award for Excellence in Leadership and the 2023 Farmers Market Champion of the Year award from CAFF. He earned his master's degree from the T.H. Chan Harvard School of Public Health and his bachelor's degree from Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.  He lives with his husband and dog in Sonoma, where he enjoys backyard gardening, cooking farmers market hauls, eating bagels, and enjoying Northern California's natural beauty Website Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Meet Tanner: Tanner Keys grew up in an agricultural community & lifestyle that has instilled a passion for food & land. He has served in various roles with the Hawaiʻi Good Food Alliance (HGFA) beginning in 2022, helping the organization in its beginning years and later leading a project of HGFA, the Hawaiʻi Farmers Market Association. Before that, he served as the Team Leader to the FoodCorps Inc., an AmeriCorps program, from 2019 to 2021. Tanner has a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Oregon, and it was his service in the Peace Corps (Timor-Leste ʻ16-ʻ18) that led him back to the path of supporting agriculture & food security. LinkedIn Connect with Hawai'i Good Food Alliance Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Episode Highlights: 01:16 Geography and Food Access: How Location Changes Everything 06:13 Comparing Coasts: East vs West Market Experiences  10:38 Organic vs Certified— What “Certified” Really Means  16:53 Hawaii and California's Diversity  23:40 Making Markets Accessible  27:55 Permanent Market Dreams: Building for the Future  33:57 Are Farmers' Markets Expensive? The Real Price of Local Food   Resources: Podcast S5 Ep 27: AIM— Preserving the Farmer's Market for Everyone with Andy Naja-Riese Part 2S7 Ep1: Boosting a Healthy, Accessible Local Farm-to-Table Revolution with Andy Naja-Riese Part 2

Every month, 5.5 million Californians rely on Cal Fresh, the state's version of food stamps. But Trump's $186 billion in cuts to SNAP, the nation's primary anti-hunger program, means that California will lose billions of dollars in funding. Experts note that these changes to SNAP, which began rolling out this month, constitute a drastic overhaul of the social safety net program and threaten to increase hunger in the country just as the economy is showing signs of slowing down. We'll talk about the impacts of Trump's budget decision on those in need as well as the grocers and food banks that help provide food to SNAP recipients. Guests: Leslie Bacho, CEO, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, a food bank that serves Santa Clara and San Mateo counties Lauren Bauer, fellow, Economic Studies, Brookings Institute; associate director of the Hamilton Project - her research focuses on social safety net policies Lupe Lopez, co-founder and owner, Arteagas Food Center, a chain of local grocery stores with outlets in San Jose, Hayward, and Gilroy among other locations Rebecca Piazza, executive director, safety net strategy, Code for America - Piazza served in the Biden-Harris Administration as Chief of Staff at the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service, modernizing delivery of SNAP, WIC, and other nutrition programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ketobiography's episode 13 guest is Tia Reid, a retired Director of Nutrition Services with over 35 years in healthcare. After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and sugar addiction, Tia transformed her life through a low-carb, high-fat lifestyle—eliminating over 20 medications and reclaiming her vitality.Now a Certified Keto Nutrition Coach and Licensed Sugar Addiction Specialist, Tia works with Dr. Tro's team at Toward Health, helping others with obesity, prediabetes, and food addiction heal through real food, mindset, and community.This episode is filled with honesty, warmth, and powerful reminders that it's never too late to take your health back. Joy, hope, and transformation are possible at any age.

In this episode, Lisa Mowers, Provincial Practice Lead with Nutrition Services, sits down with Dr. Donna Vine, Professor of Human Nutrition and Academic Lead and Chair of Nutrition and Dietetics programs at the University of Alberta. We explore key aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome including: • the connection between mental health and eating disorders • why routine screening for disordered eating is essential • new patient-centred pathways for more effective care Dr. Vine shares her inspiring leadership of PCOS Together https://pcos.together.ualberta.ca/, a groundbreaking program advancing PCOS research, promoting health equity, and empowering better care. Tune in and discover how dietitians can make a powerful impact supporting clients with this complex condition. Learn more: • Provincial PCOS Primary Care Clinical Pathway https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/aph/if-aph-prov-pcos-primary-care-clinical-pathway.pdf • Summary - Your Journey with PCOS - Patient Pathway https://myhealth.alberta.ca/HealthTopics/pcos-pathway/Documents/pcos-pathway-summary.pdf • Addressing a Possible Eating Disorder - Point of Care Reference https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-pocr-addressing-possible-eating-disorder.pdf

Director of Nutrition Services Sarah Phelps

Christopher R. Daubert, Ph.D., serves as the President of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and as the Vice Chancellor and Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), as well as a Professor in the Division of Food Systems and Bioengineering. He joined Mizzou from North Carolina State University, where he served as a Professor and Head of the Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Services; Director of the Food Rheology Laboratory; and system Co-Chair of Food, Biochemical, and Engineered Systems. His research explained the physical chemistry, molecular-level interactions, and functionality of food systems through an understanding of rheological behavior, while solving problems facing the food and pharmaceutical industries.  Dr. Daubert has received distinguished alumnus awards from Pennsylvania State University and Michigan State University. He is also a Fellow of IFT and previously served IFT as chair of the Food Engineering Division and a member-at-large of the Dogwood section. He holds a B.S. degree in Agricultural Engineering from Penn State University, a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering and Food Science from Michigan State University, and a Post-Doctorate in Food Science from North Carolina State University.   In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Daubert [23:34] about: The challenges and opportunities for attracting students to food science and other food-related academic programs The value of an education in food science The role the food industry plays in food science education The complex food system challenges that today's students—tomorrow's workforce—can help address Dr. Daubert's work at Mizzou in promoting food science education How IFT helps prepare students to contribute to the global food community upon graduation. News USDA Secretary Rollins Increases Funding to Reimburse States for Food Safety Inspections [3:34]Senator Cotton Introduces Bill to Consolidate Federal Food Safety Agencies [6:38]MAHA Report Sets Stage for Overhaul of Food Chemicals, Environmental Contaminants, and Childhood Nutrition [10:18]Mars Removes Titanium Dioxide from Skittles in the United States [21:41] Sponsored by: CINTAS   We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

In this episode, we unpack the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the USDA Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) upcoming Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This opportunity focuses on providing Administration and Oversight Support (AOS) for two vital programs: SNAP and SNAP-Ed. Tune in as we explore the scope, which includes technical assistance, training, and analysis across four critical areas—Program Administration, Payment Accuracy, Program Integrity, and Program Oversight. We also touch on personnel requirements, Section 508 compliance, and more.

In our 150th Episode, Josh Rogers, Director of Nutrition Services in Greenfield Union School District in California, shares how a partnership with Waste Hunger Not Food has led to over 800,000 pounds of food being rescued since 2018.

In this episode, Jennifer Alexander, Program Director with Nutrition Services, sits down with Heidi Bates, Director of the Integrated Dietetic Internship Program at the University of Alberta. Heidi shares: • her journey to become a leader in field of dietetics, • what it means to be “fierce” in our profession, and • the exciting changes taking place at University of Alberta. She also explains how the partnership with Alberta Health Services has enriched the training of students and offers pearls of wisdom for dietitians eager to shape the next generation. Get ready for an inspiring, fun, and candid conversation that's sure to spark new ideas and energy in your own professional journey! Learn more about careers as a Registered Dietitian in Alberta: • Dietetics Specialization | Undergraduate Program www.ualberta.ca/en/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-of-science-in-nutrition-and-food-science-dietetics-specialization.html • Dietitian | Alberta Health Services www.albertahealthservices.ca/careers/Page11759.aspx

March is National Nutrition Month, and in this episode of We Talk Health Podcast, we go into detail on all the dietary and nutrition services we offer through LIFT Wellness Center. What programs are offered, how to join and more.Guests:Natalie IdzikLIFT Weight ManagementHMR Program Administrative ManagerMegan O'DoughertyClinical DietitianHost:Kara MobleySocial Media CoordinatorResources:LIFT Wellness Center - 731-425-6875LIFT Weight Management - 731-425-6820PODCAST ON HMR

Caree Cotwright, Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity at the Food and Nutrition Service at the US Department of Agriculture, explains the concept of nutrition security on a new episode of Add Passion & Stir. “Nutrition security is everyone in our country having consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe, and affordable food, but also food that is optimal for their health and wellbeing,” she says. “If we want to achieve health equity and make sure that everyone has a just opportunity to be as healthy as possible, we have to focus on [health] inequities and disparities so that everyone can thrive.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason talks school meals with Ashley Schneider, Director of Food and Nutrition Services for Moorhead Area Public Schools on today's "DeRusha Eats"!

Hour 1: Jason talks with listeners about General Mills' request for workers to come back to office 3 days a week. Then on "DeRusha Eats" he talks with Ashley Schneider, Director of Food and Nutrition Services from Moorhead Area Public Schools, about school meals.

What a show we have for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine brings you right into the heart of health care as we explore What Makes A Hospital Work. We have a true all-star cast including: John Ernst, Sr. Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Froedtert Hospital; Anne Bobb, VP for Quality and Patient Safety; Dena McDowell, Director of Food and Nutrition Services; Myron Q. Love, Director of Safety and Security; Terrance Cooper, Supervisor in Sterile Processing; Mathew Gnirk, Director of Environmental & Linen Services; Stephan LeRose, Director of Operations, and Enterprise Facility Services; Reuben Salinas, Transport Lead Scheduling Coordinator; and Phillip Olley, Manager of Pharmacy Operations. If you want to learn what makes the best hospital in the world run, tune in this Saturday. We had great fun making this show and you will have a blast listening along with us!

What's cooking in the department that offers breakfast and lunch to 17,000 students in Bend, Sunriver and La Pine? In our latest superintendent's podcast, Garra Schluter, Director of Nutrition Services for Bend-La Pine Schools, sits down with Dr. Cook for a chat about current trends and challenges in feeding students in our 33 schools.  Their conversation covers the huge move this school year to extend free meals to all students, how many more meals we're serving now as a result, and the staffing needs in kitchens across the district. (Guess what: We're hiring!) Garra also describes the extensive “made from scratch” meal prep that happens in our district and reveals the dishes students love the most. Tune in for this fun episode of the Supe's On! Podcast.

How is school nutrition evolving to meet the needs of students and communities? In this episode of the NextUp Podcast, we sit down with Mallory Reeves, Senior Administrator for Orange County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services, to uncover the stories and strategies behind modern school meal programs. Mallory shares her journey and emphasizes the power of collaboration in driving innovation. She discusses the challenges of reshaping perceptions about school meals, the importance of effective communication, and how advocacy ensures students receive nutritious meals. The conversation explores essential themes such as hurricane preparedness, where Mallory explains the steps taken to ensure students are fed during emergencies, and the innovative strategies implemented for employee recognition, including kudos programs and performance incentives that reward exceptional work. She also highlights sustainability efforts such as food recovery and gleaning, shedding light on the role schools play in reducing waste and promoting environmental responsibility. Throughout the discussion, Mallory emphasizes the significance of mentorship and community engagement, reflecting on how these elements contribute to personal and professional growth. She also opens up about balancing her leadership role with personal growth through fitness and community involvement, offering an inspiring perspective on the human side of this work. How can schools effectively recognize and reward their teams? What innovative practices are transforming school nutrition? How does community involvement create lasting impacts on meal programs? Tune in to discover the answers and learn how dedication and innovation are shaping the future of school nutrition. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations! Connect with our Guests! =========================== =========================== Connect with us! =========================== Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgen_network/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuptalkshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgenmarlon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NxtGenNetwork365 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxtgen-network/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NxtGen_Network TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nxtgen.network Media Kit: https://the.nxtgennetwork.com/MediaKit Served Digizine September 2024 Issue: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/view/597401989/ =========================================== Subscribe and Listen to the Next Up Podcast HERE:

In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we're spotlighting Connecticut's cycling scene and introducing you to two standout leaders shaping its future—brothers Ben and Brian Wolfe! Join us as we dive into their work with the Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program (CCAP), a dynamic organization founded to make youth cycling accessible across the state. Brian Wolfe, CCAP's Executive Director, shares his vision for building one of the nation's premier youth cycling programs, fostering a supportive, lifelong community for young riders. Meanwhile, Ben Wolfe, a senior coach at Charles Coaching & Nutrition Services and a former Jelly Belly pro, talks about his data-driven, personalized coaching philosophy that elevates endurance athletes of all levels.Tune in to hear Ben and Brian share their favorite Connecticut cycling gems, including the thrilling Tuesday Night Criterium at Rentschler Field and the action-packed New Haven Grand Prix. Discover the challenges and triumphs of growing youth cycling in New England, the importance of mentorship, and how a balanced, resilient approach can unlock an athlete's full potential. This episode is packed with insights for cyclists and endurance athletes alike, as we explore the hidden gems and race stories that make Connecticut's scene one to watch and visit.For more about CCAP and Charles Coaching & Nutrition Services, check out the links in our show notes and follow us on Instagram at @newenglandendurance.Art & Eric embark on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.

To respond and adapt at speed to evolving mission requirements, the government must modernize delivery by using a digital-first approach, incorporating automated workflow technologies to deliver standout workforce experiences, and achieve objectives quickly and securely. Tune in to this session to hear real-world perspectives on modernizing mission systems, applications and experiences. Featured Speakers:• Kinga Ulery, Director, Federal Civilian, ServiceNow• Veronica Brown, Branch Chief, Office of Program Management Food, and Nutrition Services, Office of Information Technology, Department of Agriculture• Terry Carpenter, Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer, National Science Foundation Click here to view recordingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Heather Buck, Senior System Director of Food and Nutrition Services at OhioHealth, shares how her team has revolutionized hospital food services. From improving patient satisfaction to creating memorable experiences like weddings, Heather discusses the challenges and successes of elevating healthcare dining to new heights.

In this episode, Heather Buck, Senior System Director of Food and Nutrition Services at OhioHealth, shares how her team has revolutionized hospital food services. From improving patient satisfaction to creating memorable experiences like weddings, Heather discusses the challenges and successes of elevating healthcare dining to new heights.

Food Tank, in collaboration with The Germeshausen Foundation, and Oatly, recently hosted a special luncheon event on Capitol Hill to explore issues of food access and affordability, Food is Medicine, and food loss and waste prevention. Discussions explore the interagency collaboration that is moving the needle on food loss and waste, the importance of federal nutrition programs to food is medicine solutions, and the momentum that continues to build around food systems transformation. Speakers include U.S. Congressmembers Jim McGovern, Chellie Pingree, and Ayanna Pressley; Catherine Oakar, The White House; Admiral Rachel Levine, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Jean Buzby, USDA Office of the Chief Economist; Alberto Gonzalez Jr., USDA Food and Nutrition Service; Ruth Petersen, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Sophia Adelle, Farmlink; Alexandra Ashbrook, Food Research and Action Center; Caron Gremont, FRESHFARM; Regina Harmon, Food Recovery Network; Steven Jennings, Ahold Delhaize USA; Mandy Katz, Giant Food; and Amanda Oenbring, Upcycled Food Association. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

In this episode of "What's Happenin' QC", host Marc Zyla sits down with Kaitlyn Milligan, a registered dietitian with Hy-Vee grocery stores in the Quad Cities region.

Food can be considered a universal language. Everyone enjoys food whether it's a meal with close friends and family or enjoying your favorite comfort dish during a stressful time. It's a big reason why food and health care can go hand-in-hand.Alison Patt, CEO of Thomas Cuisine, Enloe Health's foodservice partner, and Ali Christensen, Enloe Health's Director of Food & Nutrition Services, join Health Matters to talk about food and health care.

On the radio show this week, we cover the Fellowship for Liberated Futures to support the healing, wellness, and wellbeing of Black women and femmes who are on the frontlines leading justice-focused work across the social sector – and dive into the importance of rest to rise (and also share some tips too!); next up we cover how guaranteed basic income lifts families and the economy alike; after that we cover the terrific new changes in WIC, how people can access WIC, and also touch on the expanded summer nutrition programs for kids; then, last we cover how Republicans are attacking access to birth control and IVF – and how we can fight for our rights together.   *Special guest include: Chera Reid, Co-Host & Co-visionary @ Fellowship for Liberated Futures, instagram.com/liberatedfuture; Aisha Nyandoro, Springboard To Opportunities, @SpringboardToOp; Stacy Dean, USDA Food and Nutrition Service, @USDANutrition; Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising."

Dr. Caree Cotwright, Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity for the Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA, shares the many programs aimed at ending hunger for children in the United States. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

On the radio show this week, we cover the Fellowship for Liberated Futures to support the healing, wellness, and wellbeing of Black women and femmes who are on the frontlines leading justice-focused work across the social sector – and dive into the importance of rest to rise (and also share some tips too!); next up we cover how guaranteed basic income lifts families and the economy alike; after that we cover the terrific new changes in WIC, how people can access WIC, and also touch on the expanded summer nutrition programs for kids; then, last we cover how Republicans are attacking access to birth control and IVF – and how we can fight for our rights together.   *Special guest include: Chera Reid, Co-Host & Co-visionary @ Fellowship for Liberated Futures, instagram.com/liberatedfuture; Aisha Nyandoro, Springboard To Opportunities, @SpringboardToOp; Stacy Dean, USDA Food and Nutrition Service, @USDANutrition; Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising.

On the radio show this week, we touch base with the award-winning author of the new book,  The Guarantee: Inside the Fight for America's Next Economy about the changes we can make together so everyone can thrive;  then we dive into the ways for kids to get nutrition support during the summer with SUN Meals, SUN Meals-To-Go, and SUN Bucks (Find out more here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer ); after that we cover abortion access research and the impact of the Hyde Amendment; then we close the show covering the attack on birth control and how we can fight back.   *Special guests include: Natalie Foster, Economic Security Project (ESP), @EconomicSecProj; Cindy Long, USDA Food and Nutrition Service, @USDANutrition; Ivette Gomez, Women's Health Policy at  KFF, @kff; and Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising

Roy Pistone is the Director of Food and Nutrition Services at Citus County Schools, he's a friend, and he's a mentor to Marlon. For quite some time he's been encouraging Marlon to share his story of entrepreneurship to give people a glimpse of what he went through to build NxtGen Network and to encourage others that tasks that seem impossible can actually be possible. This episode is guest-hosted by Roy where he dives into the story behind the man who founded NxtGen Network. An influential creative marketing agency that serves those inside and outside of foodservice. =========================== Connect with us! =========================== Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgen_network/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuptalkshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgenmarlon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NxtGenNetwork365 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxtgen-network/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NxtGen_Network TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nxtgen.network Media Kit: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/view/781809128/ Served Digizine April 2024 Issue: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/view/432503062/ =========================== Connect with our Guests! =========================== Citrus County's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CitrusCountySchoolDistrict Roy Pistone's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roypistone.ccsb =========================================== Subscribe and Listen to the Next Up Podcast HERE:

The moment Food and Nutrition Service departments across the country have been waiting for is here. The USDA just released the new food and nutrition standards! These guidelines are meant to enhance the way children eat at school, ensuring they receive healthier and more nutritious meals than ever before. But that's not all Administrator Long and Marlon spoke about. They spoke about innovative farm to school programs across the country, how the USDA is collaborating with industry members, awarding and recognizing the unsung heroes of school Nutrition, and more. By supporting school districts and empowering them to obtain equipment, fresh ingredients, and more, they are a partner in creating new standard for school meals, promoting healthier lifestyles and better nutrition for our children. Join Marlon as he learns about these initiatives and witness bare witness to the early stages of the latest evolution in FNS that are shaping a healthier tomorrow for our youth!" =========================== Connect with us! =========================== Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgen_network/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuptalkshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgenmarlon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NxtGenNetwork365 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxtgen-network/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NxtGen_Network TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nxtgen.network Media Kit: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/view/781809128/ Served Digizine April 2024 Issue: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/view/432503062/ =========================== Connect with the USDA =========================== FNS Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/USDANutrition FNS MyPlate: https://www.instagram.com/myplate_gov/ USDA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USDA/ USDA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usdagov/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/USDAfoodandnutrition =========================================== Subscribe and Listen to the Next Up Podcast HERE:

Local food is fastest and freshest, but red tape in federal school lunch programs has sometimes forced schools to source out-of-state. After years of building relationships with Florida farmers and processors, the Hillsborough School District is serving its students an All-Florida lunch on Thursday, March 21st. We speak with Shani Hall, the district's Director of Nutrition Services. 

The Agriculture Department's is already seeing benefits from a $100 million dollar investment in one of its foundational programs. USDA is using money from the American Rescue Plan Act to modernize systems that run the Women, Infants and Children, or WIC program. For how they plan to expand the reach and appeal of WIC, Federal News Network's Jason Miller talked to the USDA's senior advisor for delivery for the Food and Nutrition Service, Rebecca Piazza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Agriculture Department's is already seeing benefits from a $100 million dollar investment in one of its foundational programs. USDA is using money from the American Rescue Plan Act to modernize systems that run the Women, Infants and Children, or WIC program. For how they plan to expand the reach and appeal of WIC, Federal News Network's Jason Miller talked to the USDA's senior advisor for delivery for the Food and Nutrition Service, Rebecca Piazza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 - Neville James speaks with Lizbeth Silbermann, Bonnie Brathwaite and Cindy Taggett of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Some of the 16 different USDA programs discussed are the SNAP program, WIC program, the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.  

The Agriculture Department's Food and Nutrition Service helps millions of Americans of all ages every year. It operates several programs to help people of all ages with something kinda essential. The guest of Federal Drive Host Tom Temin knows the inner-workings of these numerous programs as well as anyone. Now Tameka Owens, the Food and Nutrition Service assistant administrator is a recipient of a Presidential Rank Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Agriculture Department's Food and Nutrition Service helps millions of Americans of all ages every year. It operates several programs to help people of all ages with something kinda essential. The guest of Federal Drive Host Tom Temin knows the inner-workings of these numerous programs as well as anyone. Now Tameka Owens, the Food and Nutrition Service assistant administrator is a recipient of a Presidential Rank Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The current administration, led by President Biden, has introduced a rule that could lead to educational institutions losing crucial lunch money funding if they resist certain progressive mandates. These new directives, falling primarily into the realm of sexual orientation and gender, have resulted in renewed uproar. The Center Square reports that failure to adhere to these agenda points may lead to a loss of tax-granting federal funds that are managed under the Department of Agriculture's operation. This dispute ignited when, in May 2022, the USDA expressed its intent to shift its longstanding interpretation of Title IX. Title IX is a comprehensive law that prescribes anti-discrimination measures in education. Recently, the department announced plans to amplify their prohibitions against sexual discrimination, including aspects of sexual orientation and gender identity. School lunch funding operates under the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service. Therefore, this means that local and state agencies, programs operators, and sponsors benefiting from FNS funds have to probe discrimination allegations that revolve around sexual orientation and gender identity. Indeed, they must also renovate their non-discrimination policies and signs to explicitly include prohibitions against gender identity and sexual orientation discrimination. This development is a fundamental departure from how Title IX had traditionally been comprehended. Sarah Perry, well-versed on this matter and an attorney with the distinguished Heritage Foundation, expressed her views on this issue to the media. As the spectrum of gender identities and orientations continues to broaden, schools are, albeit amidst political conflict, now saddled with the responsibility of maneuvering this intricate and politically charged atmosphere of sexuality and gender identity. They now do so, given the proposed rule can withstand the legal objections that have already sprung up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

***Note: The views that the guest, Christina Badaracco, expresses are from her own perspective and not of the company's*** In today's episode, we welcome Christina Badaracco, a registered dietitian and a dedicated researcher and advocate aiming to transform healthcare through nutrition. She discusses her mission to elevate the role of nutrition services in healthcare through her healthcare consulting work and to promote better health through our food system more broadly. We'll discuss the importance of agriculture in promoting healthy diets, the need to better prevent and treat diet-related conditions through food is medicine and other nutrition interventions, and tactics for changing our healthcare system to better promote health for all Americans. Christina Badaracco is a healthcare consultant at Avalere Health, focusing on evidence generation, quality measurement, and elevating the role of nutrition in healthcare. She also regularly writes, teaches, and presents about nutrition, culinary medicine, and sustainable agriculture. “I think learning about, at least to a basic level, the latest nutrition science and evidence itself, looking for ways to bring in the nutrition experts to provide that most effective care, and then really understanding the most effective means of delivering the education and empowering patients to really prioritize nutrition.” On This Episode You Will Learn: The Tie Between Grassroots Experiences and Goal of Improving Health through Nutrition Farm Bill: Contributions to Healthy and Sustainable Food Core Gaps that Still Exist How can Healthcare Professionals Help Prioritize Nutrition? Ideal World: Healthy and Sustainable Food Connect with Yumlish! Website Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Connect with Christina Badaracco! Website Instagram  The Farm Bill: A Citizen's Guide SciProfiles Advocating For a Citizen's Farm Bill Why Current 'Food Is Medicine' Solutions Are Falling ShortSpeaking Engagements --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yumlish/message

Episode 127: Dr Andy McDonald chats to James Collins. James is recognised as a leading Sport & Exercise Nutritionist. In elite sport he has worked with Team GB Olympic teams and athletes over three Olympic Games. He joined Arsenal Football Club in 2010, where he spent seven seasons as the club's first performance nutritionist. He has worked as a consultant with England Football, France Football (2018 World Cup winners), and is currently a consultant with Chelsea FC. He was a project lead of an international team of 31 authors to produce the ‘UEFA Expert Group Statement on Nutrition in Elite Football‘, the best practice guidelines within the sport, published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM). James is Managing Director of INTRA Performance Group working with talent from elite sport and entertainment from their Harley Street clinic. He was previously elected President of The Royal Society of Medicine's Food and Health Forum and is author of the acclaimed book ‘The Energy Plan‘ (Penguin Random House). - Topics Discussed  Evolution of professional sports nutrition UEFA expert group statement on nutrition in elite football What should progressive nutrition look like How to periodise behaviour change How should service provision function Future direction of nutrition in professional sport - Where you can find James: Instagram Twitter Website Intra Performance Group - Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training -  HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers. - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

“Sometimes, we can only make the choices when they're available to us.” —Andy Naja-Riese  With six successful seasons behind us, we are thrilled to announce that Season 7 is live and ready for you! A hearty thanks to you for staying with us through the previous six seasons and continuously supporting the program. For us, you are not just our listeners. You are an integral part of this community.  With lots of surprises and fresh series to pique your interest, we assure this season will be a unique experience. Our aim is not just to bring changes to the food system, but also to be a trusted ally for all respected founders and leaders out there. We are setting the ball rolling for this season with our former guest, Andy Naja-Riese, the CEO of the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM). A non-profit organization, AIM strives to educate, inspire, and connect diverse communities, dedicated farmers, and producers to strengthen local and regional food systems.  Join Justine and Andy as they continue their enlightening conversation on bolstering local farmers and promoting a superior food system. Take the plunge as they discuss the challenges in the local food system, the struggles of every farmer, addressing the climate crisis and food insecurity with agricultural techniques, eating by the season, and how market matching can help in ensuring the affordability of local produce. After all, the end goal is improved food accessibility.    Meet Andy: Andy Naja-Riese brings 17 years of experience in community food systems, public health, and food equity programs & policy. As Chief Executive Officer, he leads AIM's major programs, partnerships, strategic planning, advocacy, and fundraising, including a capital campaign for AIM's Center for Food and Agriculture in collaboration with AIM's Board of Directors. Andy joined AIM in 2018 after spending 10 years working for the Federal government, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service.    Andy is currently the Co-Chair of the Marin County Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Collaborative, serves on the Steering Committees of the Marin Carbon Project and Marin Community Health Improvement Plan, sits on the National Farm to School Network's Advisory Board, and represents AIM on the California Food and Farming Network & Food and Farm Resilience Coalition. He received the 2022 CVNL Heart of Marin Award for Excellence in Leadership and the 2023 Farmers Market Champion of the Year award from CAFF. He earned his master's degree from the T.H. Chan Harvard School of Public Health and his bachelor's degree from Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.    He lives with his husband and dog in Sonoma, where he enjoys backyard gardening, cooking farmers market hauls, eating bagels, and enjoying Northern California's natural beauty   Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram  LinkedIn YouTube Episode Highlights: 02:02 Creating Change One Purchase At A Time 06:53 Farmers' Challenges 12:24 The True Taste of Ripe Fruit 18:00 The Benefits of Eating by The Season  22:27 What is Carbon Farming? 25:51 What's Next for Andy?  

Students in Minnesota are returning to the classroom.   They're meeting their new teachers, seeing their friends, and, in many cases, looking forward to that first big break in their day: lunch.And starting this school year, students across Minnesota will have both breakfast and lunch provided to them at no charge. The program will cost the state of Minnesota close to $400 million in the first two years.Minnesota is the fourth state in the country to enact a universal meal program for all students at any public or private school that participates in the federal school meal program. Previously, free school lunches and breakfasts were only provided to students whose families met USDA income guidelines.  MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what this means for families and kids with Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, an organization advocating to end hunger in Minnesota and a nutrition services director from a school district in Mankato, Minn.Guests:  Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan is a St. Louis Park, Minn., native, a graduate of St. Louis Park Public Schools and a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe.   Leah Gardner is the policy director at Hunger Solutions, an organization advocating with both state and federal governments to end hunger in Minnesota. Darcy Stueber is the director of Nutrition Services at Mankato Area Public Schools.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.  

Leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, only about one in every seven students served by the National School Lunch Program also participated in free summer meals programs provided by the federal Food and Nutrition Service. The low ratio of students accessing meals in the summer compared to the school year has been dubbed the “summer food gap.” Policymakers and anti-hunger advocates have long worried that millions of children from households with low incomes aren't getting enough to eat when school is out of session, posing risks to children's health, learning, and overall well-being. This episode of On the Evidence examines what happened during the COVID-19 pandemic when the federal government temporarily waived some of its program rules, giving meal providers much more flexibility in how they fed students during the school year and in the summer months. With the waivers in place, program operators could prioritize convenience for families and avoid the spread of infection. For example, parents or guardians could pick up meals for their children at the curb or a drive-through; they could grab more than one meal at a time; and they could pick up the meals outside of traditional service hours, such as in the early mornings or evenings. The waivers also cleared the way for more summer meals sites to open, which helped establish new sites closer to where some families lived. Recent research from the Food and Nutrition Service and Mathematica shows that in 2020, with temporary program waivers in place because of the pandemic, these federal summer meals programs reached many more children and served many more meals than usual. The podcast examines why access to meals improved in the summer of 2020 and what it could mean for summer meal access now that COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency, and those temporary waivers have ended. The episode features three guests: Shana Christrup, Lindsay Aguilar, and Veronica Severn. Christrup is the public health director for the Bipartisan Policy Center, which released a report in January 2022 that recommended changes to federal child nutrition programs, including changes that would expand access to meals in the summer. Aguilar is the food services director for the Tucson Unified School District. Severn is a survey researcher at Mathematica who coauthored the recent report on the pandemic-era waivers for child nutrition programs in the spring and summer of 2020. Read the report from the Food and Nutrition Service and Mathematica on child nutrition program operations from March through September 2020: https://smo-study.mathematica.org/ Read the report from the Bipartisan Policy Center on strengthening child nutrition programs: https://bipartisanpolicy.org/report/child-nutrition-programs/ Read Route Fifty's story on lessons from the pandemic about feeding more children during the summer: https://www.route-fifty.com/health-human-services/2023/06/federal-covid-changes-helped-feed-twice-many-kids-during-summer/387158/

On today's podcast, we chat with two amazing women about a nonprofit that has quickly grown near and dear to my heart, Eat REAL. I'm joined by Nora LaTorre, the CEO of Eat REAL. Nora is currently working with over 500 schools to solve the root cause of the health crisis facing our children, and has a rapidly scaling climate change solution to boot.Joining her is Erin Primer, Director of Food and Nutrition Services at SanLuis Coastal Unified School District, located in Central California. Erin brings over fifteen years of experience in the food industry, ranging from high quality catering to hospitals and universities. With two young children of her own, she is passionate about upgrading the food that is served in cafeterias across the country. Together, they have removed fifteen pounds of consumed sugar per kid in Erin's school district while reallocating funds to local vendors supplying one hundred percent grass-fed beef burgers (served up every week), local olive oil, kiwis, and more.Eat REAL has a goal to shift $1B of school food purchasing power by 2025 to greener, more sustainable, healthier meals so every child can flourish. If you're interested in making change at the district level or in supporting policy change here in California or throughout the United States, head to eatreal.org and see how you can get involved.We also cover…00:04:19 — Transforming Food Programs in SchoolsHow Eat REAL increases awareness and access to real food in school cafeteriasThe power behind supporting local businesses & advocating for changeWho can participate in being an agent of changeSharing the story behind Eat REAL — small steps to achieve big changeSwapping packaged, processed foods, and centralized distribution to local farmersHow to create a local, diversified food portfolio, and move dollars to your local marketIntegrating food products that are abundant and accessible in your area00:20:49 — Setting Better Food Standards for KidsBoundaries on sugar intake for kidsDebunking Food Industry Myths with Dr. Robert Lustig #157Eat REAL's food values and certification standards for schoolsHow parents can advocate for alignment on rules and regulations of school lunchesSpecialty food companies that are conscious about limiting sugar in their productsPrimal Kitchen and Serenity KidsViewing schools as the largest leverage point in our food system to impact kids' healthEat REAL's assessment process – valuing nutrition & sustainability00:36:24 — More Plants Please: Getting Kids to Eat More Fruits & VeggiesRaising the bar on national school lunch standards What a typical lunch tray looks like: protein, vegetables, fruit, and grain servingsMaking...