This statewide event will center on youth leadership and empowerment in the farm to school movement. This week of FREE virtual workshops and in-person field trips will bring together food service professionals, students, educators, policy makers, public health advocates, community organizers, and other farm to school advocates to build concrete skills and get inspired to make […]
The Food as Medicine Summit is designed to bring together the stakeholders of the Food as Medicine sector, to advance conversations, drive commercialization, foster collaborations, share advances and ultimately improve the health of the population. Food as Medicine is simultaneously one of the biggest challenges and greatest opportunities faced by the healthcare and F&B industries […]
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project are psyched to reunite IN PERSON this November in Washington! After two years of virtual conferences, it will be wonderful to meet new and long-time colleagues IRL (in real life) and deepen connections, network, learn, and visit inspiring projects! Keep an eye out for more details as the event comes together […]
The New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference includes more than 25 educational sessions over three days, covering major vegetable, berry and tree fruit crops as well as various special topics. A Farmer to Farmer meeting after each morning and afternoon session will bring speakers and farmers together for informal, in-depth discussion on certain issues. This […]
How can we develop systems to build community resilience, grow local agriculture, improve access to nutrient-dense food, share growing spaces, and mitigate climate disruptions? All seven state chapters of the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) have been working to develop food security programs and learning opportunities to address these questions. This winter, each NOFA chapter […]
The 2023 NOFA/Mass Winter Conference is the 36th annual winter gathering of the Massachusetts chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association. NOFA/Mass is a non-profit organization of small-scale farmers, gardeners, consumers and food system reformers. NOFA promote healthy food, organic growing practices and climate solutions through regenerative agriculture and land stewardship. This year, the NOFA/Mass Winter […]
The Northeast Cover Crops Council (NECCC) annual conference will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023. The meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland, Maine, and is open to farmers, students, extension agents, crop consultants, and other agricultural professionals. This event will include presentations covering the economic and financial opportunities in […]
Mark you calendars for Sunday, February 26th, when SEMAP will host its 16th Annual Agriculture & Food Conference! Farmers, foodies, and agricultural advocates alike are all welcome. Join us for a day of engaging virtual workshops on topics ranging all across the food and agricultural space. We are excited to share that this year’s keynote speaker will […]
The Boston Local Food Program has announced the 12th Annual Local Food Trade Show of New England, taking place on March 1st, in-person at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA. With an expected 130 food businesses, this B2B networking event is a great opportunity for food entrepreneurs and wholesale buyers to connect, explore new sales arrangements, and strengthen […]
InTents: The Farmers Market Conference brings together farmers market managers and participants from throughout the US, Canada and beyond to make their operations stronger and more profitable. Hosted by The Farmers Market Pros. Join us for three days of presentations, panels, roundtables and networking. Learn and connect, compare notes on what’s happening in the farmers market […]
The RI Women in Ag Conference is BACK after a year's delay due to Covid. Join us Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI. The RI Women in Ag conference is an educational event designed to share the numerous opportunities available to women currently in farming and to women considering farming as […]
The 16th annual Tufts Nutrition Data Symposium (TNDS) presents: SUSTAINABILITY NOW! Action-Oriented Solutions for Food Systems, Nutrition, and Diet This 2.5 day symposium features an in-person kick-off keynote and social mixer, followed by two full days of virtual programming, including expert panels, workshops, research presentations, and featured speakers. We recognize the imperative role of nutrition and […]
The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Food FDA regulation is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States. The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed by a “preventive controls qualified individual” who has “successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventive controls.” This course developed by the FSPCA is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual.” Upon completion of this course, the trainee will become a FDA-recognized “Preventive Controls Qualified Individual” (PCQI). The course covers: How to create a Food Safety Plan meeting the FDA requirements as required by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). How to conduct a Hazard Analysis, and differentiate between prerequisite programs and risk-based preventive controls. Guidelines for choosing Critical Limits, setting up monitoring programs, and implementing corrective actions when deviations occur. Documentation for all aspects of the PCHF-required Food Safety Plan including verification and validation activities, monitoring, corrective actions, and records review. ADDITIONAL NOTES: To complete the course, a participant must be present for the entire workshop and actively participate in all of the presented exercises. INSTRUCTORS: This course is being taught by FSPCA Lead Instructors that have been trained to teach the FDA recognized standardized curriculum. Program Coordinator and Lead Instructor: Amanda Kinchla, Extension Assistant Professor/Food Safety Specialist, University of Massachusetts 413-545-1017, amanda.kinchla@foodsci.umass.edu(link sends e-mail)LODGING: Rooms are NOT included in the registration fee. There is a room block for participants at a rate of $169/night plus fees for those that reserve their room no later than March 6th using promo code: PCH23C at the Hotel UMass(link is external). Additionally, there are a variety of lodging options available in the area, which can be found here: http://www.umass.edu/visitorsctr/lodging . Speaker(s) / Instructor(s): Amanda Kinchla, Lynne McLandsborough, Christina […]
UVM Extension is planning to offer a series of 3 webinars, each lasting from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The webinars may be a combination of pre-recorded presentations, as well as live presentations, with time for Q&A with the presenters. View the Webinar Series brochure here. The webinar events are as follows: Thursday, March 23, […]
UVM Extension are planning to offer a series of 3 webinars, each lasting from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The webinars may be a combination of pre-recorded presentations, as well as live presentations, with time for Q&A with the presenters. View the Webinar Series brochure here. The webinar events are as follows: Thursday, March 23, […]
