Niche Meat Processing Webinars
Webinars October 14 & 20, 2009
#1) Wednesday, Oct. 14, 9-10am PST/noon-1pm EST
"Mobile Poultry Processing Units in California, Montana, and Vermont -- How's It Going?" Coordinators of three new MPPUs will tell us how they work, challenges and strategies, and lessons learned. At the stated time, click on webinar and follow instructions.
#2) Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10-11am PST/1-2pm EST
"Interstate Sales of State Inspected Meats" USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued its proposed rules last month, and public comments are due Nov. 16. On this webinar, we will discuss the proposal, highlighting elements NMPAN has identified as important for comment. At the time stated time, click on webinar and follow instructions.
Western Organic Dairy Producers Alliance Conference
October 13-14, 2009. Twin Falls, Idaho.The program will feature a general session for industry business, educational seminars and a farm tour.
A Vision for the Future of Agriculture - Kathleen Merrigan Lecture
October 20, 2009. Ames, Iowa.Kathleen Merrigan, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, is the former director of the Agriculture, Food and Environment Program at Tufts University, where she was on faculty in the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. She will speak about her initiatives in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she is second in command. Complete details at: A Vision for the Future of Agriculture.
eXtension National Conference
October 20-23, 2009. St. Louis, Missouri.eXtension is pleased to host the first eXtension National Conference bringing together everyone involved in and interested in eXtension for exciting keynote speakers, concurrent breakout sessions, networking, round table discussions, formal and informal presentations and more on how to effectively inform, educate, and engage online customers More Information.
Fall Grape Growers Workshop
October 31, 2009. Lincoln, Nebraska.Vineyard floor management and weed management will be the featured topics: How do you control those pesky goblins (weeds) that steal water and nutrients? What are the pros and cons of clean cultivation versus cover crops for row middles? More information will be forthcoming at workshop information or you may register online.
Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program Announces 2010 Seminar Dates
The Food Processing Center offers a one-day seminar for all individuals interested in exploring the idea of starting a food manufacturing business. The “From Recipe to Reality” seminar will be offered on the following dates in 2010:Contact Jill Gifford at 402-472-2819 or jgifford1@unl.edu for locations.
