Best Practices

The following short videos highlight changes being made to school lunches in Minnesota.

Cost, Quality, & the Cycle Menu

Things to consider when planning a menu. Transcript (159 K PDF)
Taste Testing Tips

Tips for promoting new items. Transcript (162 K PDF)
Serving Lines That Make Them Smile

Ideas to encourage students to choose foods they will not eat.
Transcript (181 K PDF)
Your Passion is Contagious

Are you excited about trying new things? Transcript (159 K PDF)
Building Staff Support

How to get others in your school on board. Transcript (160 K PDF)
Communication with Administrators

Overview of what USDA is doing and how you can help.
Transcript (181 K PDF)
You're Not Alone

Tips for getting support for making the change. Transcript (180 K PDF)

Veggie Variety

Students like fresh fruits and vegetables and local produce.
Transcript (162 K PDF)
Benefits of the Buying Group

The Minnesota Food Buying Group offers lower costs and good variety. Transcript (164 K PDF)
You Can Make a Difference

School food science has an important role with children. Transcript (155 K PDF)
Awesome Advisory Groups

Advisory groups can help give feedback and ideas. Transcript (162 K PDF)
The Magic of Marketing

Build excitement for eating healthy foods. Transcript (157 K PDF)
The Power of Partnership

Collaboration can lead to win-win. Transcript (257 K PDF)
Kitchen Can Do

Bring "Yes we can" to your kitchen. Transcript (158 K PDF)