21 episodes

The School Food Rocks Podcast is a platform hosted by Joe Urban to discuss important topics with stakeholders from across the country regarding school food, the challenges facing districts, upcoming legislation, and sharing best practices for a positive impact nationwide.

The School Food Rocks Podcast Joe Urban

    • Arts
    • 4.3 • 12 Ratings

The School Food Rocks Podcast is a platform hosted by Joe Urban to discuss important topics with stakeholders from across the country regarding school food, the challenges facing districts, upcoming legislation, and sharing best practices for a positive impact nationwide.

    SFR Podcast with Matt McGillivary from Traulsen

    SFR Podcast with Matt McGillivary from Traulsen

    Joe & Matt discuss the history of Traulsen/ITW background, today's refrigeration, and what's coming in 2024!


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/school-food-rocks/donations

    • 31 min
    Maggie Maggio & Susie Berglund- Land O Lakes Inc.

    Maggie Maggio & Susie Berglund- Land O Lakes Inc.

    Joe, Maggie, & Susie discuss all things cheese in school food service including sustainability & farmers.


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/school-food-rocks/donations

    • 29 min
    Matthew Cautin & Bryan Burruss- ITW/Hobart Warewash

    Matthew Cautin & Bryan Burruss- ITW/Hobart Warewash

    Joe, Matthew, & Bryan talk all things Hobart, their legacy, sustainability practices and how Hobart Warewash can help your school district improve in those efforts.


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/school-food-rocks/donations

    • 38 min
    Ryan Richardson from Trident Seafoods

    Ryan Richardson from Trident Seafoods

    Joe & Ryan dive deep into the importance of seafood offerings in the k-12 industry.


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/school-food-rocks/donations

    • 55 min
    Jessica Meade- President of Atlas Metal Industries

    Jessica Meade- President of Atlas Metal Industries

    In this episode Joe and Jessica discuss what sets Atlas apart from their competitors, their commitment to American Made products, and a recently completed project in Texarkana, TX.


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/school-food-rocks/donations

    • 28 min
    Traci Causey- Vice President, Programs & Strategy, Alliance for a Healthier Generation

    Traci Causey- Vice President, Programs & Strategy, Alliance for a Healthier Generation

    Joe, Lauren, and special guest Traci Causey, Vice President, Programs & Strategy, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, discuss universal free meals, Healthier Generation's health equity approach to supporting schools across the country to improve nutrition and food access, and the organization's prestigious recognition program, America's Healthiest Schools, honoring schools for prioritizing best practices in whole child health, including Improving Nutrition & Food Access, one of the award program's 9 total health topics.


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/school-food-rocks/donations

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

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Every parent should listen!

Here’s a fact: school food is a far cry from what it used to be. Why? Savvy chefs like Joe Urban have changed the game forever. Urban is the director of Greenville County Schools’ (SC) Food and Nutrition Services (FANS). He’s made healthy and innovative changes to the school lunch program at no additional cost to taxpayers. Today’s public school students have more sophisticated palates than their parents and grandparents, and Urban has given them exactly what they want, creating happier and healthier kiddos. Do yourself a favor, subscribe to his podcast now and tell everyone you know to do the same.

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