Workshops
Upcoming Workshops for Food Entrepreneurs:
Blue Ridge Food Ventures is proud to co-sponsor the following workshops—from 3 hours to 2 days--for all the food entrepreneurs out there—either already in business, or thinking about starting one. Please read each announcement carefully because registration for each workshop is different and is NOT handled by Blue Ridge Food Ventures.
I. Food Marketing in the Real World--A Training and Networking Opportunity for Food Entrepreneurs
Sponsored by: The Division of Marketing of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
What: Food entrepreneurs should not miss this class. If you are already a small food producer or interested in becoming one, you should attend this class to gain the following: learn new opportunities to expand your business, hear from successful food professionals, learn how to reach new markets, and network with other food entrepreneurs.
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Postponed until April 20, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Haynes 128, Enka Campus, A-B Tech, Asheville WNC Ag Center, Fletcher
Cost: $30, includes lunch, snacks and materials
Registration Deadline: Space is limited to 40 attendees.
How to Register: Go to the following website, download the application form and send in with your check by the deadline.
For more information, contact:
Annette Dunlap, Agribusiness Developer
NCDA&CS, Division of Marketing
(919) 733.7887 x3111
II. "Pickle School" or Acidified Foods Processing and Packaging
Sponsored by: North Carolina Sate University, Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences
What:This is the class, required by the FDA, for food manufacturers making a "pickled" or acidified food product. This is an important class to take, even if you are not sure if your product is acidified, or naturally acid. It covers food safety, the regulatory process and necessary record-keeping to keep your products safe.
Date: Feb 10-11-12, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 pm
Location: Haynes Conference Center, Enka Campus, A-B Tech, Asheville
Cost: $300, includes lunches, snacks and materials
Registration Deadline: February 5, 2010. Space is limited to 40 attendees
How to Register: Go to the following website, download the application form and send in with your check by the deadline.
For more information:
Registration Questions:
Lisa Gordon
919-515-2956
Technical Questions:
Fletcher Arritt
919-513-0176
Fletcher_arritt@ncsu.edu
III. Food Industry: Recipe for Success--Price Your Product Right
What: Recipe for Success --This is a great food industry seminar that will focus on pricing your food product effectively. Learn the ingredients that go into knowing what price to charge for your Specialty Food Product. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $10.00
When: Wed, Feb 24, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Campus
How to Register:
IV. Juice HACCP Course
What: North Carolina State University, Virginia Tech and Blue Ridge Food Ventures will conduct a short course in HACCP principles primarily for juice processors. Juice HACCP regulation apply to juice products in both interstate and intrastate commerce. Juice processors are required to evaluate their manufacturing process to determine whether there are any microbiological, chemical, or physical hazards that could contaminate their products.
Date: Jan 20-22, 2010
Time: 1-5:00 pm Jan 20; 8:00-am-5:00 pm Jan 21 and 22, 2010.
Location: Haynes Conference Center, Enka Campus, A-B Tech, Asheville
Cost: $300 fee includes course material, two meals and breaks.
Registration will be limited to the first 30 participants.
How to Register: Go to the following website, download the application form and send in with your check by the deadline.
http://www.ncsu.edu/foodscience/workshops_training.htm
For more information:
Registration Questions:
Lisa Gordon
919-515-2956
Technical Questions:
Fletcher Arritt
919-513-0176
Fletcher_arritt@ncsu.edu
V. Developing a New Food Business
Sponsored by NCSU Cooperative Extension and conducted by the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
What: During this intensive two-day workshop you’ll be able to explore how to start a new food business by speaking with successful producers and university personnel. The workshop will focus on food businesses that process, package, and sell a variety of food products. Workshop participants will receive a reference notebook and other materials that will help you develop your business. In –class exercises will make the program even more meaningful.
Dates: March 30-31, 2010
Location: Haynes Building, A-B Tech, Enka Campus
Cost: $95 per person
Registration deadline is March 16th.
Pre-registration is required:
Make check payable to Blue Ridge Food Ventures, but send it to:
Cathy Hohenstein
NC Cooperative Extension
94 Coxe Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
828-255-5522
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