A free workshop to help people considering food ventures is Tuesday, May 15, in Casper. The workshop is from 10am to 3pm and will feature speakers on the rules and regulations that govern the production, processing, preparation and sale of food in Wyoming. The Wyoming legislature amended the Wyoming Food Freedom act in 2017 which allows the sale of home-produced food to the end consumer. And the federal Food Safety Modernization Act provisions affecting small producers are coming into effect. Attendees will leave with a copy of a new UW Extension publication that discusses federal and state regulations on food production and sales, and provides resources for entrepreneurs, including grants and business resources. Keynote speaker Linda Stratton of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture will discuss How to Grow Your Agribusiness Business Safely and Successfully. Ted Craig, Agriculture Grants Manager at the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, will discuss the resources available to producers for training and some grant opportunities. Donna Pahl of Cornell University will discuss Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements and available training. David Lott, University of Nebraska, will speak about Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) training for preventing the contamination of food. The workshop is at the Agriculture Resources & Learning Center, Casper Room, located at 2011 Fairgrounds Road, in Casper, Wyoming. There is no charge to attend, but please register to reserve your seat and a meal, or call Lovell Inc at (307)548-6707. More information and registration is at www.lovellinc.org and is requested by Friday, May 11.
Date and Time
Tuesday May 15, 2018
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM MDT
15 May 2018
Location
The workshop is at the Agriculture Resources & Learning Center, Casper Room, located at 2011 Fairgrounds Road, in Casper, Wyoming.
Fees/Admission
FREE
Website
Contact Information
More information and registration is at www.lovellinc.org and is requested by Friday, May 11.
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