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Published: 2 days ago
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TDA Conference Training: From Stage to Screen
Could not make it to MegaCon this year? Great news! You asked, and we listened. We are bringing the most in-demand conference sessions straight to you through our MegaCon Webinar Series.
Join us each month this summer for interactive training webinars that give you access to the most current information and provide steps you can use right away. You’ll be actively involved from start to finish as our sessions 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.
Reserve Your Spot!
Mastering Food Product Labeling and Kitchen Efficiency
June 17, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Central Time) via Microsoft Teams Webinar
Register Here: Mastering Food Product Labeling and Kitchen Efficiency Registration Link
Meal pattern documentation is essential for reimbursement and compliance. 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 Training & Development Specialist
USDA Professional Standards Training Code: 3000
Thresholds & Tactics: School Nutrition Purchasing in 2026
July 8, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Central Time) via Microsoft Teams Webinar
Register Here: Thresholds & Tactics: School Nutrition Purchasing in 2026 Registration Link
Procurement thresholds have shifted, but are your practices keeping up? Join us for this repeat session that will explain the different procurement methods -- from informal micro purchases to formal bids and capital expenditures. You’ll learn why planning matters and when to use each method so your purchasing process stays accurate and compliant. If you want smoother workflows and a procurement process you can trust, this session will help get you there.
Presenter: Stephanie Robinson, TDA Administrator for Business Operations
USDA Professional Standards Training Code: 2000, 3000
Training Best Practices: Smaller Trainings for Bigger Impact
July 22, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Central Time) via Microsoft Teams Webinar
Register Here: Training Best Practices: Smaller Trainings for Bigger Impact Registration Link
Training is most effective when information is broken into manageable pieces, but is your training covering too much at once? Join us to learn how breaking big ideas into small, clear steps helps people learn faster and do their work better. In this quick, practical session, you’ll discover how this strategy reduces overload, improves memory, and makes complex workflows easier to follow. Walk away with simple techniques you can use immediately to make your training more effective.
Presenter: Heidi Gillam, TDA Training & Development Specialist
USDA Professional Standards Training Code: 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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Assistance available in English and Spanish. Please call 877-TEX-MEAL (877-839-6325) for help. Additional translations services available as well.
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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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