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Home Economics
Today at the usual hour we review the standards, codes, regulations and best practice literature for the safety and sustainability of facilities for teaching skills needed for supporting families.
You could hear a pin drop in this room 📌 So focused practicing for their exam 🧑🏻🍳 pic.twitter.com/lHw20avgnL
— Miss Dunne (@MissDunne1042) December 3, 2024
Fashion Technology
Art presents a different way of looking at things than science;
one which preserves the mystery of things without undoing the mystery.
You can always be thinner, look better. https://t.co/Rlibaw8U8v pic.twitter.com/oSif9CNDbz
— 𝒩𝒶𝓉𝒶𝓁𝒾𝒶 (@classicspilled) November 23, 2025
Everyone would basically be 50% happier if everyone dressed a little better. Clothes are everywhere. Everyone doesn’t have to be a clothes hound, but if the girls looked pretty and the guys looked nice, people would be happier and even more optimistic about the future. pic.twitter.com/iQcNPL1cMl
— O.W. Root (@NecktieSalvage) July 17, 2024
Helpppp! Got a black tie wedding next month 💒 and narrowed the dresses down to four!! But which one?! pic.twitter.com/f4XZmXeJx4
— Miss Gauld (@miss_gauld) April 5, 2024
Speaking of storms…Photo of an apple orchard in Ireland after a storm.
by Tony Egan pic.twitter.com/EFWQzCtUkz— Edward Elderman (@edwereddie) October 10, 2024
Food Safety
Overdoor, France, ca. 1825; | Smithsonian Design Museum
Education communities have significant food safety responsibilities. Risk gets pushed around global food service counterparties; a drama in itself and one that requires coverage in a separate blog post.*
Since 2013 we have been following the development of food safety standards; among them ANSI/NSF 2: Food Equipment one of a constellation of NSF food safety titles whose provisions cover bakery, cafeteria, kitchen, and pantry units and other food handling and processing equipment such as tables and components, counters, hoods, shelves, and sinks. The purpose of this Standard is to establish minimum food protection and sanitation requirements for the materials, design, fabrication, construction, and performance of food handling and processing equipment.
It is a relatively stable standard; developed to support conformance revenue for products. A new landing page seems to have emerged in recent months:
https://www.nsf.org/testing/food
Manufacturers are required to meet the NEC and CEC electrical codes to have their food equipment sold and used in the United States and Canada. Watch our video for more details. pic.twitter.com/d0vUf4zUl2
— NSF (@NSF_Intl) June 30, 2023
You may be enlightened by the concepts running through this standard as can be seen on a past, pre-pandemic agenda:
NSF 2 Food Safety 2019 Meeting Packet – Final Draft
NSF 2 Food Safety 2019 Meeting Summary – August 21-22 Ann Arbor NSF Headquarters
NSF 2 Food Equipment Fabrication Agenda – FEF – TG – 2021-01-12
Not trivial agendas with concepts that cut across several disciplines involving product manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance. We find a very strong influence of organizations such as Aramark and Sodexo. More on that in a separate post.
From https://t.co/CW9veo96yh: Food Equipment Standards https://t.co/ZwBF9Yr5s0
— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) September 19, 2025
Ranchview High School Cafeteria / Irving, Texas
This committee – along with several other joint committees –meets frequently online. If you wish to participate, and receive access to documents that explain the scope and scale of NSF food safety standards, please contact Allan Rose, (734) 827-3817, arose@nsf.org. NSF International welcomes guests/observers to nearly all of its standards-setting technical committees. We expect another online meeting hosted by this committee any day now.
Keep in mind that all NSF International titles are on the standing agenda of our Nourriture (Food) colloquia; open to everyone. See our CALENDAR for the next meeting.
University of Indiana
Issue: [13-113] [15-126]
Category: Facility Asset Management, Healthcare, Residence Hall, Athletics
Colleagues: Mike Anthony, Tracey Artley, Keith Koster, Richard Robben
LEARN MORE:
ANSI Blog | Changes to NSF 2 Food Safety Equipment Standard
NSF International Food Safety 2018 Meeting Summary – 2018-08-22 – Final Draft
2017 Food Code | US Food & Drug Administration
Hygiene Requirements For The Design Of Meat And Poultry Processing Equipment
Commercial Kitchens
2026 PUBLIC COMMENT AGENDA | Complete Monograph 2087 Pages
2025 GROUP B PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE I-CODES: Complete Monograph (2630 pages)
36 kitchen related proposals were reviewed during our precious sesssion
2024 GROUP A PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE I-CODES: Complete Monograph (2658 pages)
Commercial kitchens offer several benefits, such as efficient food preparation and large-scale production, allowing businesses to meet high demand. They provide professional-grade equipment and ample space, enabling chefs to explore culinary creativity. Commercial kitchens also promote hygiene and food safety standards, with dedicated cleaning protocols and inspections. However, hazards can arise from the high-temperature cooking equipment, sharp tools, and potentially hazardous substances. There is also a risk of burns, slips, and falls, emphasizing the importance of proper training and safety measures. Adequate ventilation and fire safety systems are vital to prevent accidents and maintain a healthy working environment.
The International Code Council is re-configuring its code development process in nearly every dimension. While that situation stabilizes let us review the back-and-forth on this topic during the previous revision cycle (linked below):
2021 International Building Code Section 306 Factory Group F Moderate Hazard
2021 International Fire Code Section 606 Commercial Cooking Equipment and Systems
The International Code Council has recently re-configured its code development calendar:
2024/2025/2026 ICC CODE DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
Public hearings on the proposed changes happen in Orlando, April 7-16.
This is a summary of the actions taken on the 2024 Comments on Proposed Changes to the ICC International Codes at the October 23-28, 2024 Committee Action Hearings #2 held at the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California. Balloting of local building code officials is now underway.
Commercial kitchen electrical power wiring requirements are covered extensively in Article 210 through Article 215 of the National Electrical Code. Standards action in this domain is referred to IEEE Education & Healthcare Facility Committee.
ASHRAE International: Calculating Airflow Rates, Cooking Loads in Commercial Kitchens
Related
International Mechanical Code: Chapter 10 Boilers, Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels
AGA Response to The Atlantic Article about Natural Gas Cooking
Thomas Edison State University: Undergraduate Certificate in Gas Distribution
Farmer’s Dinner Theatre
“Kentucky Landscape” 1832 James Pierce Barton
This project was created a few years ago in Kentucky to bring awareness to farm safety through a dinner theatre is continuing to gain momentum in rural communities. The focus now is more on farm mental health and wellness.
Our Knott County Extension Office recently worked with UK student-athletes who conducted the Cats Holiday Toy Drive, spreading holiday cheer to children in Eastern KY 🎁
Read more >> https://t.co/NvscaMbIQZ pic.twitter.com/4fOtsRaLGl
— UK Extension (@UKExtension) December 22, 2022
This program has been adopted or implemented by extension services and related organizations in several other states. This initiative uses short plays performed during a community dinner to educate farmers and their families on health, safety, mental health, and farm-related issues in an engaging, non-traditional way:
- Nebraska — Cooperative Extension services have hosted events as part of the program’s expansion.
- North Carolina — The program is active through local extension efforts.
- Tennessee — Events have been held, often in collaboration with extension agents.
- Virginia — Particularly notable in the Shenandoah Valley, where Virginia Cooperative Extension offices (e.g., in Rockingham County) partnered with local groups like Valley Urgent Care and Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters to organize Farm Safety Dinner Theaters, adapting the UK model for community-based participatory approaches.
The program is designed to be replicable nationwide. The University of Kentucky provides an online Farmers Dinner Theater Toolkit for any cooperative extension service, community group, or organization to stage their own events, customizing scripts to local needs. This has enabled wider adoption beyond the original sites. These efforts focus on helping farmers by addressing critical topics like injury prevention, hearing loss, skin cancer, stress, and suicide awareness in a social, farmer-friendly setting that encourages discussion and behavior change.
Spring Salad
Do you want a fresh and healthy meal, but don’t have time to sit down? Look no further than North and South Dining Hall Grab and Gos!
Don’t forget to try one of the salads, they are our favorite! 🥗 pic.twitter.com/d833XeTnRq
— Campus Dining (@NDCampusDining) January 25, 2024
Found this photo with my sister… and it took me back. Remember when beauty was just how we lived? No filters— just real smiles 💛 pic.twitter.com/yQ159KvZqa
— G-MA & G-PA (@GPAIndiana) May 24, 2026
Strawberry Oat Muffins
North Dakota State University Statement of Financial Position 2024: $1.894B (Page 9)
The Extension Service, established in 1914, is a vital link between the public and NDSU, a land-grant university in Fargo, North Dakota. It delivers science-based education to enhance the lives and communities of North Dakotans through workshops, publications, events, and digital resources.
With a focus on agriculture, youth development (including 4-H), family wellness, and environmental protection, Extension agents provide unbiased, research-based information tailored to local needs. Operating in counties like Cass, Burleigh, and Dunn, the service fosters learning partnerships to empower residents in making informed decisions.
Supported by county, state, and federal funding, NDSU Extension collaborates with specialists and a national network to address economic, health, and community challenges, ensuring accessible, practical education for all ages to strengthen agriculture and community vitality across the state.
The Extension Service, established in 1914, is a vital link between the public and NDSU, a land-grant university in Fargo, North Dakota. It delivers science-based education to enhance the lives and communities of North Dakotans through workshops, publications, events, and digital resources. With a focus on agriculture, youth development (including 4-H), family wellness, and environmental protection, Extension agents provide unbiased, research-based information tailored to local needs.
NDSU Coffee Shops | NSF Food Preparation Standards
Operating in counties like Cass, Burleigh, and Dunn, the service fosters learning partnerships to empower residents in making informed decisions. Supported by county, state, and federal funding, NDSU Extension collaborates with specialists and a national network to address economic, health, and community challenges, ensuring accessible, practical education for all ages to strengthen agriculture and community vitality across the state.
Join us for the opening day of 800 Cafe, an initiative led by nutrition science students offering healthy meals under 800 calories! 🥣
Open to the public through April 25, visitors can enjoy delicious lunches for $10.
View the menu and reserve a spot: https://t.co/csCLvsoNQ8 pic.twitter.com/u0rxpN4lXZ
— North Dakota State University (@NDSU) February 22, 2024
“The Prairie is my Garden” 1941 Harvey Dunn | South Dakota State University Art Museum@SDArtMuseum pic.twitter.com/Hu8VcyB7N2
— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) September 26, 2020
New update alert! The 2022 update to the Trademark Assignment Dataset is now available online. Find 1.29 million trademark assignments, involving 2.28 million unique trademark properties issued by the USPTO between March 1952 and January 2023: https://t.co/njrDAbSpwB pic.twitter.com/GkAXrHoQ9T
— USPTO (@uspto) July 13, 2023
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