Texas Association for School Nutrition
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Practical ideas, timely updates and member stories for school nutrition professionals across Texas.
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Highlights from the 2026 TASN Annual Conference
Featured Story
2026 TASN Annual Conference Recap
Nearly 1,100 school nutrition professionals and more than 200 industry partners came together in Grapevine to learn, connect, recognize outstanding work and celebrate the school nutrition community. Look back at the learning, leadership, awards and moments that helped bring Ignite the Light to life.
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A Minute with the TASN President
Advocacy & Leadership
A Minute With the TASN President
Hear from 2026-2027 TASN President John Ceballos in the latest installment of this short video series featuring timely updates, reflections and messages for the TASN community.
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Texas K-12 Chefs Firestarter Recipe Book
Recipes & Menu Ideas
Texas K-12 Chefs Ignite Menu Inspiration With Firestarter Recipe Book
This second edition recipe book celebrates the creativity, expertise and collaboration shaping school meals across Texas. Explore more than 40 recipes created by Texas K-12 chefs, featuring bold flavors, diverse cultural influences and fresh inspiration for school menus.
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Shoot the Bull with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller
Student Health & Purpose
Investing in the People Who Feed Texas Students
On Shoot the Bull, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller highlights hands-on training that gives school nutrition professionals real-world experience in food safety, menu planning and scratch cooking. Hear how investing in their skills helps elevate the fresh, nutritious meals served to Texas students.
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2026 Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day Contest winners
Opportunities & Engagement
ICYMI: 2026 Texas Fruit & Vegetable Day Contest Winners
TASN is proud to recognize the 2026 Texas Fruit & Vegetable Day Contest winners, whose creative celebrations helped students explore Texas-grown fruits and vegetables, build excitement around school meals and showcase the work happening in cafeterias across the state.
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Opportunities & Engagement
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Recipes & Menu Ideas
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