October is National Farm to School Month, and we're celebrating Farm to School Month Ohio by highlighting the people, products, and partnerships that connect our school cafeterias to farms and food producers right here in our own communities. Farm to School can sometimes sound like a big initiative. A new program. A new procurement strategy. Another thing for an already-busy school nutrition team to manage. But what if it starts much simpler than that? What if it starts with

Food safety may not be the flashiest topic in school nutrition, but it is one of the most important. Every meal served in a school cafeteria represents a promise to families that their children are receiving food that is not only nutritious and delicious, but also safe. In a recent episode of the NutriSmart Snax podcast, host Maureen Pisanick sat down with Jason Miller of Innovative Solutions Group/SFSPac to discuss practical food safety strategies that help school nutrition

At Pisanick Partners, we love sharing stories of school nutrition leaders who inspire change and innovation in their cafeterias. This time, we’re spotlighting Amy Voigt, Director of Food Service at Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools - and the driving force behind initiatives that engage staff, excite students, and make school lunch a true extension of the classroom. A Career Built on Passion for School Nutrition Amy’s journey began during her dietetic internship, wher