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SUMMARY:Food Business Conference - Independence\, MO
DESCRIPTION:2024 Food Business Conference on March 7th – 8th in downtown Independence\, Missouri. \nThis free\, two-day conference offers topics related to mobile food businesses\, manufacturing\, restaurants and agriculture. It also will connect food entrepreneurs with support organizations\, coaches and information. A variety of sessions\, workshops and networking opportunities will equip you with the tools to strengthen your business. \nThis is a two-day conference: \n\n8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. \n\n\nMarch 7th – 8th\, 2024 \n\n\n201 North Forest Avenue\, Independence\, Missouri 64050
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/food-business-conference-independence-mo/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference,In Person Event
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SUMMARY:FSMA Produce Safety Grower Training - Rich Hill\, MO
DESCRIPTION:FSMA Produce Safety grower training. Cost is free. \n*Note- the training will be in a location without electricity and basic toilet facilities.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/fsma-produce-safety-grower-training-rich-hill-mo/
LOCATION:Rich Hill\, Missouri\, 11066A SW County Rd 3007\, Rich Hill\, MO\, 64779\, United States
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SUMMARY:HACCP Workshop
DESCRIPTION:There are additional dates for this event. See below. \nThe National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF)\, USDA and FDA highly recommend implementing a HACCP plan in a food processing plant assuring food safety from harvest to consumption. \nDr. Lakshmikantha ‘Kantha’ Channaiah\, state extension specialist in food processing and an assistant professor in the MU College of Agriculture\, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR)\, and Associate Professor Dr. Andrew Clarke will lead the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) training. \nThis in-person course helps food professionals learn the latest food safety issues that affect their products as well as how to develop an effective HACCP plan. \nChannaiah and Clarke are leading food safety experts with each having more than 20 years of experience in teaching\, training\, and research. The course is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance. \nLunch will be provided on March 26 and 27. \nDate and Times:\nMarch 26 & 27: 8 AM – 4 PM\nMarch 28: 8 AM – 12 PM \nA certificate with the International HACCP Alliance seal will be presented to participants at the end of the course. \nCost: Free \nRegister at: HACCP and Course Registration (k-state.edu)
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/haccp-workshop/
LOCATION:Eckles Event Hall-Dep. Food Science\, MU-Columbia\, 1400 Rollins St\, Columbia\, MO\, 65201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Growing for Market - Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Resources for Commercial fruit & vegetable growers preparing for Farmer’s Markets. \nThere are multiple dates and locations for this event- please see below.\nSession Topics: \nPesticide Updates – Learn about how pesticides can impact the growth of your plants\, how it moves to non-target plants and what herbicide injury on your plants. Participants will also learn what to do to help protect your plants from drift and what to do if they are hit by herbicide drift. \nPricing and Marketing – Standing out at a market can be a challenge!  Join us as we talk about branding your booth at the market and how to decide what your marketing plan and pricing strategy is going to look like going into the 2024 selling season. \nEcology of Production – Growing and managing a healthy crop is about more than just the plants. Supporting pollinators and other beneficial insects and wildlife can be just as important to the success of your harvest. Non-crop plants can increase productivity while decreasing inputs. From pollinator-friendly buffer strips to cover crops. This will provide some basic background and tips to support the whole ecosystem that is your farm. \nResource Panel – Learn more about your local resources to assist you in growing your operation.  Resources may include: local NRCS\, Farm-to-School\, SARE\, and other groups that are focused on helping and promoting producers in your local area. \n  \nSites include: \n\nScottsbluff\, Panhandle Research and Extension Center – Bluestem Room\, Wednesday\, March 27th 8am-noon\nNorfolk\, Northeast Community College\, Thursday\, March 28th 1-5pm\nNorth Platte\, Lincoln County Extension Office\, Friday\, April 12th 8am-noon\nNebraska City\, Kimmel Orchard\, Tuesday\, April 23rd 8am-noon\n\n$25 per person at all of the locations. \nFor more information\, contact any member of the Growing for Market team. Register now \nCONTACT: \n\nDavid Lott\, Lincoln-Logan-McPherson Counties | 308-532-2683\nIan Peterson\, Dodge County | 402-727-2775\nEmily Stine\, Panhandle Research & Extension Center | 308-632-1230\nNicole Stoner\, Gage County | 402-223-1384\nCarol Waters\, Cass County | 402-267-2205
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/growing-for-market/
LOCATION:MO
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