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SUMMARY:Applied Food Safety Microbiology Training April 28-29\, 2026 (Columbia\, MO)
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in building both foundational understanding and practical skills in microbial control during food processing\, this training is an excellent opportunity. Effective microbial control programs are essential for managing spoilage organisms as well as toxigenic and pathogenic microorganisms across a wide range of raw and finished food products. Increasingly\, regulatory agencies such as the FDA and USDA\, along with third-party auditors and customer requirements\, expect food processors to implement comprehensive and science-based microbial control systems that proactively address food safety risks. \nThis course is designed to help food processors stay current with emerging microbiological food safety concerns and equip them with the knowledge needed to design\, implement\, and maintain effective control programs. Participants will gain practical insights into environmental monitoring\, sanitation practices\, and preventive control strategies that support safe food production. \nThis free training\, sponsored by the USDA through the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA)\, is especially beneficial for small and medium-scale food processors. \nTarget audience: small and medium-scale food processors\, quality assurance and quality control personnel\, line supervisors\, operators\, sanitation supervisors\, quality managers\, farmers doing businesses in farmer’s market\, canning professionals\, managers and food science undergraduate & graduate students. \nDuration: 1.5 days\nVenue: Eckles Hall\, 1406\, E Rollins St.\, Columbia\, MO.\nTime: April 28 (8:30 am to 5:00 pm)\, and April 29 (8:30 am to 12:30 pm)\nRegistration cost: Free\nCourtesy: USDA through Missouri Department of Agriculture \nSign Up Here: https://extension.missouri.edu/events/applied-food-safety-microbiology-training-april-28-29-2026-columbia-mo \nFor more information\, contact: Kantha Channaiah (lchannaiah@missouri.edu) 573-882-2673
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/applied-food-safety-microbiology-training-april-28-29-2026-columbia-mo/
LOCATION:University of Missouri\, Eckles Hall\, 1400 Rollins Street\, Columbia\, Missouri\, 65211
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Virtual Local Food Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly Virtual Local Food Town Hall is back! This quarter’s Town Hall will be on Wednesday\, April 29th from 11 a.m. to noon.  Joining us for lightning presentations! \n\n\nThomas Smith from The KC Food Hub and Tom Buller from Kansas Rural Center will discuss the Kansas Local Food Hub Constellation. With the hard-fought lessons learned over The Kansas City Food Hub’s 10-year history\, learn how they plan to elevate and empower community voices across Kansas to build food hubs that meet their farmer and eater community needs. \n\n\n\n\nEric Sannerud from GrownBy will share how Kansas farmers can offer SNAP online to sell their produce. He will discuss how farmers are able to sell their produce online to SNAP customers and how to use the same program while at market. \n\n\nDon’t miss out! If you are not registered yet for this year\, sign up below. \nQuarterly Virtual Town Halls | K-State | Kansas State University
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/quarterly-virtual-local-food-town-hall/
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