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Published: 17 hours ago
" Great news! Our MegaCon Webinar Series was such a hit that we will continue to bring new sessions throughout the rest of the year! A few more MegaCon sessions are included in the lineup, but we'll add new content and information with steps you can use right away. We'll keep you actively involved from start to finish as we cover everything from your program’s financials to building training that sticks, all while you earn USDA Professional Standards Training hours without ever leaving the office.
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Great news! Our MegaCon Webinar Series was such a hit that we will continue to bring new sessions throughout the rest of the year! A few more MegaCon sessions are included in the lineup, but we'll add new content and information with steps you can use right away. We'll keep you actively involved from start to finish as we cover everything from your program’s financials to building training that sticks, all while you earn USDA Professional Standards Training hours without ever leaving the office.
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Know Your Team: Turning Your Staff’s Experience Into Results
August 19, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (CT) via Microsoft Teams Webinar
Register Here: Know Your Team: Turning Your Staff’s Experience Into Results Registration Link
Your workforce already has a lot of knowledge, so how do you help them use what they know? In this session, attendees will gain ideas for how to make training more relatable by focusing on the employee’s background and skill set and how using these strategies will improve their confidence and performance. You will walk away with a solid plan for how to support your staff and help them feel set up for success.
Presenter: Annie Powers, TDA Training and Development Specialist
USDA Training Code: 3000
Mastering Food Product Labels and Kitchen Efficiency
September 9, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Central Time) via Microsoft Teams Webinar
Register Here: Mastering Food Product Labels and Kitchen Efficiency Registration Link
Meal pattern documentation is essential for reimbursement and compliance, but is your team documenting consistently and correctly? This session focuses on making your record-keeping clear and manageable. Learn how to identify different types of food product labels and understand what each one is used for. You’ll practice choosing the right food product labels to support meal patterns or daily operations in different situations. Join us as we explore simple ways to keep your work efficient, consistent, and in compliance.
Presenter: Andrea Lembcke, TDA Food & Nutrition Training & Development Specialist
USDA Professional Standards Training Code: 3000
Procurement Pitfalls
September 16, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Central Time) via Microsoft Teams Webinar
Register Here: Procurement Pitfalls Registration Link
USDA Foods are a vital part of your program - but are you reporting them correctly? In this session, we will show you the key steps for reporting non-monetary USDA Foods in your district’s financial records, so everything is accurate, clear, and compliant.
Presenter: Alexandra Molina, TDA Food & Nutrition School Operations Director
USDA Professional Standards Training Code: 2,000, 3000
Technical Requirements:
• Devices with compatible web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari) or the Microsoft Teams desktop or mobile app are needed.
• For the best experience, we suggest using external headsets, headphones, or earbuds for privacy and higher quality audio.
• All AI-powered chatbots must be fully disabled and not utilized during sessions with TDA.
For questions or additional information, please contact: FND.Training@TexasAgriculture.gov
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the webinar.
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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
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1. Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
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