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School Meal Sparks Workshops Support Food Program Professionals in Southwest Michigan—Kalamazoo Valley Community College ValleyHub

School Meal Sparks Workshops Support Food Program Professionals in Southwest Michigan—Kalamazoo Valley Community College ValleyHub

by iphi | Feb 27, 2026 | Stories

The idea for School Meal Sparks struck Kirsten Strong, the resident dietitian of Kalamazoo Public Schools, as she sampled school meal-appropriate dishes prepared by culinary arts students at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC). Invited as a guest to try their...
Partridge Creek Farm Cooks Up a Recipe for Success with Partners

Partridge Creek Farm Cooks Up a Recipe for Success with Partners

by iphi | Jan 2, 2025 | Stories

On a sunny day in September, high school seniors dug into the soil to harvest over 140 pounds of potatoes at the Partridge Creek Intergenerational Farm in Ishpeming, Michigan. After being cleaned, peeled, chopped, parcooked, vacuum sealed and frozen at Northwoods Test...

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