North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

Child Nutrition Summer 2026 Training Opportunities

North Dakota Department of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 05/13/2026 05:45 AM CDT

School Nutrition Program

Summer 2026

CNFD Summer Training Opportunities:

New Kitchen Manager 'Boot Camp'

Are you new to your role as the Lead Food Service Worker? Attend our New Kitchen Manager Boot Camp to learn the basics of operating your School Nutrition Program as well as being more confident in your record keeping requirements.

Location: Pioneer Room of the State Capitol building in Bismarck

Date: Wednesday June 3, through Thursday, June 4

Cost: No cost to register (no meals included)

LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN

Register

Growing Connections: Farm to Child Nutrition Seminar

Join us for a day of cultivating partnerships for healthy kids and thriving farms - connecting local food with education and nutrition.

Location: North Dakota State Capitol | Brynhild Haugland Room-Bismarck, ND

Date: Thursday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: Registration is free and lunch will be provided!

Join us for an exciting in-person seminar all about connecting the dots between local food and child nutrition! Discover tips, share ideas, and learn how local food can make a big difference in kids' lives. Whether you're a producer, educator, parent, or just curious—this event is packed with useful information about programs happening in North Dakota. Don't miss out on this chance to grow your knowledge and make lasting connections!

Register

2026 NDDPI Child Nutrition and Food Distribution Back-to-School Workshop (BTSW):

Join us for a full day of essential updates and training for the upcoming school year! These in-person workshops will cover critical changes to the School Nutrition Programs, including separate presentation tracks for:

Food Service Directors and Kitchen Managers
School Administrators and Business Managers

Cost: $45 per session (includes lunch)

Workshop Locations & Dates:

Fargo
📅 Thursday, July 30
📍 Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo
👉 Register here for the Fargo BTSW

Minot
📅 Wednesday, August 5
📍 Sleep Inn
👉 Register here for the Minot BTSW

Bismarck
📅 Thursday, August 6
📍 University of Mary - Lumen Vitae University Center
👉 Register here for the Bismarck BTSW

North Dakota School Nutrition Association Conference Registration Now Open!

The 2026 Annual NDSNA Conference 'Seasoned for Success', will take place in Fargo July 28 - July 29. Attendees will be able to take part in a vendor show, keynote speakers, a basket raffle & more!!

NDSNA Conference Information & Registration

CONTACT OUR OFFICE:

NDDPI Child Nutrition and Food Distribution
Main Office:
600 E. Boulevard Ave, Dept 201
Bismarck, ND 58505
PHONE: 701-328-2294 or 888-338-3663
FAX: 701-328-9566
Email: dpicnfd@nd.gov

Mayville Office:
14 Main St E, Mayville, ND 58257
PHONE: 701-788-8901 or 888-788-8901
Website: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/districtsschools/child-nutrition-and-food-distribution

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Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
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600 East Boulevard Ave Dept 201, Bismarck, ND 58505-0440
(701) 328-2260
www.nd.gov/dpi

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