The UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems and partners have launched a series of culinary training videos for school cafeteria staff titled "Chop! Chop! Culinary Skills for Wisconsin-Grown Produce in School Meals." The five videos are designed with the goal of getting more local produce into public schools.
Five families of vegetables/fruits are featured in the series, one per video: dark, leafy greens (kale, spinach, romaine, and chard); winter squash; root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes); brassica family (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage); and tomatoes and bell peppers. A sixth video highlights whole grains. Each video includes an introduction to the crop, culinary skills needed to prepare it, suggestions for how to incorporate it into the school menu, and nutrition information.