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It’s National Breastfeeding Month and this year’s theme is RISE: Resilience, Interdependence, Self-Determination, Empowerment, which captures the heart and strength of the First Food field. Each word highlights the network’s ability to create a landscape of breastfeeding support for every family. Follow ASPHN as we join the celebration on social media!

Were shining a light on Jamie Stang, PhD, MPH, RDN, a dedicated leader in maternal and child nutrition whose impact on public health nutrition education has been felt across the country. As the recent winner of the UMN’s 2025-26 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education, Jamie has been recognized for her excellence in teaching, mentoring, leadership, and innovation.

Couldn’t make it to ASPHN’s 2026 Annual Meeting, or need a fresh look at the presentations you enjoyed? Keep the learning going! Presentation materials are now available! Whether you’re reviewing key takeaways or sharing ideas with colleagues, these presentations provide valuable insights to continue building your knowledge and skills.

ASPHN’s First Foods Nutrition Group brings together public health nutritionists working in lactation to share resources, learn from experts, and build a trusted peer network! Even those who can’t join live can stay engaged through meeting notes and recordings – strengthening our collective knowledge and impact. New members are always welcome, so join today!

FARMWISE just wrapped up its two-year grant program. Together, 13 outstanding state Farm to ECE coalitions increased local food procurement and expanded children’s access to healthy foods. The impact was remarkable. More than 350 farmers and food producers, 1,315 ECEs, and nearly 5,000 educators engaged to strengthen local food systems and foster lifelong healthy habits. Congratulations FARMWISE!

Strong partnerships help strengthen public health nutrition. This month, we’re highlighting ASPHN’s collaboration with the NANASP (National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs), connecting members with valuable resources focused on supporting the health, well-being, and independence of older adults. These include tools for community-based senior nutrition programs, congregate dining, and home-delivered meal services.
At ASPHN, we strengthen nutrition policy, programs and environments for all people through the development of public health nutrition leaders and the collective action of our members nationwide. To accomplish our mission, we provide state and national leadership on food and nutrition policy, programs and services to our membership. Your active participation in ASPHN can keep you and your state on the cutting edge. Stay abreast of emerging public health nutrition issues and strategies; form new connections and partnerships with others professionals; influence important public policy and strengthen your leadership skills with ASPHN.
Do you perform state-level public health nutrition duties in your state department of health, human services, education, agriculture, aging or tribes? You can join ASPHN at no cost if your state pays annual dues! If you aren’t affiliated at the state-level, you can still join ASPHN! Membership starts at $25 for students and $50 for professionals. Learn More…
ASPHN has members in all U.S. states and territories. Our membership directory lists all of our members, their state, program and contact details. Use the directory to find peers and build connections that will strengthen your own work in public health nutrition. Browse the Directory…
ASPHN has been providing me many learning opportunities, many network/working together opportunities, many opportunities that I was able to practice what I learned, leadership skills.... AND developing friendships. I do appreciate all ASPHN has giving to me for more than 10 years.
Takako Tagami, MS, MBA, RD, LD, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Senior Nutritionist, Expanded Member
I love meeting colleagues from around the country with similar work experience and passion for public health nutrition. I also truly appreciate the professional development and leadership opportunities.
Jennifer Young, MPH, RDN, Oregon Department of Education School Wellness Policy Coordinator, ASPHN Expanded Member & Board Director at Large, Oregon
Great professional development opportunities, internships for students, and actual program development through COIIN.
Abby Gold, PhD, MPH, RD, University of Minnesota Extension Health and Nutrition Program Leader, ASPHN Associate Member
I love so many things about ASPHN! But three that come to mind are (1) meeting other passionate public health nutrition professionals that I can learn from, (2) gaining access to incredibly useful and relevant resources that help me serve my community and state in a more efficient and effective capacity, and (3) being part of a professional organization that is managed by highly organized and personable nutrition professionals.
Aurora Buffington, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND, University of Nevada Reno Extension Assistant Professor & Public Health Nutrition Specialist, ASPHN Expanded Member
ASPHN meets my needs in so many ways. It fosters networking across public health nutrition professionals across the US keeps me abreast of current and cutting edge nutrition topics that are especially relevant to work at a state level; provides opportunities and training's to advance leadership skills and practice partners with other organizations to create change at the national level lives up to its mission and values
Diane Beth, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Nutrition Program Consultant, ASPHN Expanded Member
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Why Won't They Eat? Responsive Feeding Across the Spectrum of Children's Eating Monday, September 14, 2026 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET This webinar, co-hosted by ASPHN’s Farm to ECE program,
Why Won’t They Eat? Responsive Feeding Across the Spectrum of Children’s Eating
Monday, September 14, 2026
2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
This webinar, co-hosted by ASPHN’s Farm to ECE program, ASPHN’s Learn the Signs Act Early, ASPHN’s National Fruit & Vegetable (F&V) Nutrition Council, and ASPHN’s Maternal & Child Health Nutrition Council, explores the evidence base behind responsive feeding: what it actually means, how it differs from traditional nutrition education approaches, and why it matters especially for children who are neurodivergent, sensory-sensitive, or at the more challenging end of avoidant eating.
Designed for public health nutritionists, WIC professionals, and early care and education nutrition leads, this session revisits foundational responsive feeding principles and extends them into the territory your clients and community partners are most often asking about: children whose eating behavior doesn’t respond to typical guidance.
Participants will leave with updated framing, practical language shifts, and a stronger foundation for supporting the programs and families they work with.
Click here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fagOxEw-Tp6Q77LmrxaSeQ
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ucuqrqz0oHtaQOoVhDPEmUyDY437D-j7d
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Council Webinar: Topic To Be Announced Wednesday, September 30, 2026 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET Join ASPHN's National Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Council for a webinar. The topic is
Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Council Webinar: Topic To Be Announced
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Join ASPHN’s National Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Council for a webinar. The topic is to be announced. Check back soon for more details and a registration link.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ucuqrqz0oHtaQOoVhDPEmUyDY437D-j7d
(Wednesday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm