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Learn about sales channels in food operations, factors to consider in specialty markets and retail sales, and more!

The American Meat Science Association and Penn State team up for workshop on pork production and pork quality.

Gather with a group of home-based commercial wholesale canners who will share their knowledge and teach about the techniques, equipment, and regulations they have learned.

In this video we will discuss a rapid measurement tool for how to analyze the salt content of various processed meat items.

This video explains why we should we prevent contamination before, during, and after harvest, and provides best practices.

Este video y su hoja informativa complementaria de dos páginas, explican porque debemos evitar la contaminación antes, durante y después de la cosecha, y proporciona las mejores prácticas

Join us for an introduction to the regulations and product parameters that apply to food operations.

This instructional video demonstrates two rapid methods to determine fat content of ground meat products.

This workshop provides certification to meet FDA requirements for the development and implementation of HACCP based systems as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations.

Instruction covers fundamentals of HACCP with application in meat and poultry processing operations. The course provides participants with hands-on experience in developing a HACCP plan.

Setting up a food-processing business in your home or a separate home-style kitchen facility has advantages and disadvantages. This article describes considerations for how to set up your food-processing business.

Learn the regulations that apply to storage and transportation operations for warehouses that store food.

Learn what to take into consideration when selecting dairy foods processor equipment based on condition, cost, materials, and more.

The Industry-Focused Trainings and Workshops Guide is a definitive, easy to use, one-stop-shop reference for the trainings and certifications you need to protect your workforce and your customers and stay compliant.

Join us to discuss planning considerations for facility construction, retrofits, or expansions and get answers to your questions on these topics!

This event is designed for industry professionals with responsibility for developing and implementing a company's food safety plan.

The Better Process Control School (BPCS) is presented virtually online and is a program designed for manufacturers of shelf stable, acidified and low acid foods (including pet foods).

Many dairy foods have federal standards based on composition, manufacturing, and quality requirements that must be met for the legal labeling of a product.

The FDA requires food manufacturers to register their facilities with some exemptions for small processors and retailers.

Fundamentals of HACCP is a 2-day basic course in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) taught by certified instructors with extensive experience in food safety training.

This article summarizes a "state of the industry" survey on enterprise level production, business, and marketing practices being utilized by Pennsylvania small-scale and farmstead value-added dairy processors. The survey was conducted in early 2020.

The evolution of the original Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles towards Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is discussed and requirements within the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulation are summarized.

This handout provides information on COVID-19 for employees. It can be used as a poster or handout to remind employees about safeguarding against the COVID-19 virus.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) or phase III of the federal stimulus package outlines additional benefits to small food and farm businesses.