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Chartwells K12 Celebrates School Lunch Heroes Making a Difference in the Cafeteria and Beyond

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Don an apron and grab a tray, School Lunch Hero Day is on the way! From dishing out tasty meals and brightening lunchrooms with friendly smiles to encouraging healthy habits and helping their communities, dedicated lunch ladies and men show their superpowers as true heroes inside and outside of the cafeteria.

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  • This Friday, May 3rd, Chartwells K12 celebrates National School Lunch Hero Day to recognize its 16,000 chefs, dietitians, and food service workers serving up 2 million meals a day and making the cafeteria the happiest place in school.
  • "Every day, our School Lunch Heroes exceed expectations, making a positive difference in the lives of students, families, and communities," said Amy Shaffer, CEO of Chartwells K12.
  • The superpowers of School Lunch Heroes extend far beyond the cafeteria, with highlights of these efforts including:
    Harrison Community Schools, MI: No matter where you look in Clare County, chances are you'll find the Chartwells team making an impact.
  • Krosoczka is also the author of the acclaimed Lunch Lady book series, chronicling the exciting adventures of the heroic Lunch Lady.

Honda Plants 85,000 Trees to Capture Carbon and Enhance Biodiversity Near its Ohio Operations

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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RAYMOND, Ohio, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda today announced the planting of 85,000 trees in Union County, Ohio as part of the company's latest effort to enhance biodiversity and reduce its environmental footprint.

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  • RAYMOND, Ohio, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda today announced the planting of 85,000 trees in Union County, Ohio as part of the company's latest effort to enhance biodiversity and reduce its environmental footprint.
  • The native trees will be known as the "Honda Power of Dreams Forest."
  • Honda is working with a neighboring farm to develop a tree-based system focused on maple trees for syrup production.
  • Honda also is working with a neighboring farm to develop a tree-based system focused on maple trees for syrup production.

Think Together Pivots Annual Gala to Hold Donor-Driven Curriculum Kit Build Event

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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SANTA ANA, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Think Together, California's leading nonprofit provider of school improvement, expanded learning and afterschool programs, held a donor and volunteer engagement event where 2,000 curriculum kits were assembled to enhance summer learning for over 20,000 students.  

Key Points: 
  • In lieu of hosting an annual fundraiser gala, Think Together gave donors the hands-on opportunity to engage with Think Together's mission to change the odds for kids.
  • Over a two-day event, volunteers assembled kits that will directly support Think Summer curriculum, which will allow students to design, engineer solutions, learn from one another and bring their ideas to life.
  • "We see time and time again the significant benefits of summer learning programs for students," said Randy Barth, Think Together Founder and CEO.
  • Think Together's approach combines fun with learning, giving students opportunities to learn new skills and stay sharp on others before school starts again in the fall.

Government of Canada welcomes reports from the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada welcomes the five reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development today, which assess federal management of environmental and sustainable development issues and work to mitigate climate change.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada welcomes the five reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development today, which assess federal management of environmental and sustainable development issues and work to mitigate climate change.
  • "I want to thank the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development for his report and welcome his observations of the work that we are doing to protect the environment.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to taking the necessary actions to clean up federal contaminated sites for the health of the environment and Canadians.
  • The Commissioner states that contaminated sites in Northern Canada have not been managed to reduce the financial liability under our programs.

Landus to Transform Farm Cooperative with Launch of Farmer-Owned Technology Platform

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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"Cooperatives have been offering the same dependable support to farmers for the past 100 years and Landus will continue to honor that tradition.

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  • "Cooperatives have been offering the same dependable support to farmers for the past 100 years and Landus will continue to honor that tradition.
  • While Landus and its farmer-owners will be the majority investors, Conduit investors will also include individual farmers, Landus and Conduit employees, and mission-aligned partners.
  • As part of this new platform, Landus has brought on Amol Deshpande as an advisor.
  • Farmer and Landus Board Chair Matt Chambers says, "Farmers today are expecting greater speed and agility with products and services.

SAS, NC A&T and NC State to offer analytics-driven agricultural research to state's farmers and growers

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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CARY, N.C., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A partnership between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina State University, and data and AI leader SAS is set to advance agricultural research at the state's land-grant universities. Using the state's proven university extension programs, farmers and growers will reap the benefits of an agricultural research collaboration that takes research insights from the lab to the field.

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  • Using the state's proven university extension programs, farmers and growers will reap the benefits of an agricultural research collaboration that takes research insights from the lab to the field.
  • Farmers, ranchers, growers and producers will have access to insights powered by SAS via extension and related programs at both universities.
  • NC State and NC A&T will deploy SAS® Viya® , an end-to-end analytics and AI platform, to enhance research, accelerate innovation and support future grant opportunities.
  • The collaboration is supported by state funding for NC A&T and NC State to enhance the state's agricultural sector, which generates an economic impact of more than $100 billion annually.

FEEDING SAN DIEGO PARTICIPATING IN NATIONAL PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS, FOOD SYSTEMS AND COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeding San Diego, San Diego County's leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization, is now distributing produce from local farms purchased with federal funds intended to bolster the underserved, both farmers and community members served by hunger-relief organizations.

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  • Feeding San Diego is now distributing locally grown produce as part of a national program to bolster the underserved.
  • Starting last month, Feeding San Diego—a partner food bank of Feeding America—started working with local farm cooperative Foodshed to source locally grown produce as part of the LFPA program and distribute it to 1,350 households at two sites in San Diego County.
  • The funding is made available to Feeding San Diego through the California Association of Food Banks, California's leading hunger-relief organization of which Feeding San Diego is a member.
  • Still, we know it's critical to the strength of our local economy, environment, and community to support local food systems whenever possible," said Patty O'Connor, chief operations officer at Feeding San Diego.

Maple Leaf Foods releases 2023 Integrated Report

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX: MFI), today released its second annual Integrated Report, building on over a decade of sustainability reporting and bringing together its 2023 financial and sustainability performance into one report.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX: MFI), today released its second annual Integrated Report, building on over a decade of sustainability reporting and bringing together its 2023 financial and sustainability performance into one report.
  • In 2023, Maple Leaf Foods launched a new Maple Leaf Natural Selections® offering of deli meats with its simplest ingredients ever, proudly containing only premium meat and real, simple and natural ingredients, supporting its ambition to be a leader of the real food movement.
  • In 2023, Maple Leaf Foods had zero fatalities, a trend that has continued for more than a decade.
  • In 2023, Maple Leaf Foods was a founding member of the Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-Food (CANZA), a national, industry-led, multi-stakeholder alliance of RBC, Maple Leaf Foods, Nutrien, McCain Foods, Loblaw, BCG and The Natural Step Canada and the Smart Prosperity Institute in collaboration with the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph.

C-CAP AWARDS MORE THAN $2 MILLION IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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To date, in its 34 years of existence, C-CAP has given out more than $71 million in scholarships.

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  • To date, in its 34 years of existence, C-CAP has given out more than $71 million in scholarships.
  • "We're thrilled to announce that we once again are awarding a significant amount of scholarships to highly deserving students across our 186 high schools," says Tanya Steel, Executive Director of C-CAP.
  • Thanks to our very generous donors and partner higher-education institutions, we're able to provide scholarships for these wonderful C-CAP students."
  • Institutions: Culinary Institute of America; Culinary Institute of New York at Monroe College; Institute of Culinary Education; The Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management at University of Denver Business School; Kingsborough Community College; Johnson & Wales University; Joliet Junior College; Prince Georges Community College; Scottsdale Community College; Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute.

Erewhon Selects American Farmers Network to Bring Organic Domestic Grass-Fed Beef to Southern California Shoppers

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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SEATTLE, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Farmers Network (AFN), a leading supplier of domestic grass-fed beef, has partnered with Erewhon , a premier independent retailer of organic and natural foods in the United States, to bring high-quality organic domestic grass-fed beef to their customers.

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  • SEATTLE, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Farmers Network (AFN), a leading supplier of domestic grass-fed beef, has partnered with Erewhon , a premier independent retailer of organic and natural foods in the United States, to bring high-quality organic domestic grass-fed beef to their customers.
  • By sourcing directly from American Ranchers through American Farmers Network strict raising protocols, Erewhon ensures complete transparency and traceability throughout their supply chain.
  • By purchasing organic beef from American Farmers Network, consumers enjoy peace of mind knowing they are supporting regenerative agriculture and responsible stewardship of the land.
  • AFN organic grass-fed beef products are currently available at Erewhon locations across Southern California.