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May 9th: Greening School Food – Northeast Forum on Healthy Climate Friendly School Food

May 9, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

$80

Friends of the Earth and the Tisch Food Center are pleased to invite you to the Northeast Greening School Food Forum!
WHEN: Thursday May 9, 2019, 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: University at Albany Campus Ballroom, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12222
 
WHAT:

  • Leading foodservice professionals from Northeastern school districts will share successful strategies for promoting climate-friendly, plant-based menus and implementing waste reduction in school cafeterias.
  • National and regional nonprofits will discuss resources and map out strategies and policy reforms to scale up climate-friendly school food.
  • Forum participants will share their experiences, gain valuable information and cultivate new relationships in several round-table discussions.

HOW: We have an exciting program planned for you and we want you to bring members of your team, so for a limited time only we are offering 2 for 1 registration until April 26th. Just click on the links, register one person, then email our event organizer who will help you with the rest.
We are excited to offer 7 CEUs through the national SNA for Nutrition, Operations and Administration. All attendees who participate in the full day are eligible.

*Register today to secure 2 for 1 early bird pricing*
*Once you have registered one person, please email our event organizer, Jen Dalton, to secure your 2 for 1 today.*
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. There are still several scholarships available for the forum. Please send an email to Emily Chang at echang@foe.org if you need a discount or waiver on the registration fee. 

 
A discounted block of hotel rooms with Marriott is available, starting at $129/ night for the night before and the night of the forum. Please reserve here.  And, for a full list of all hotels close to the University at Albany, click here.
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Details

Date:
May 9, 2019
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
$80
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/greening-school-food-a-northeast-forum-on-climate-friendly-school-food-tickets-54760552286

Organizer

Friends of the Earth

Venue

University of Albany