Janary 26, 2011: Value-Added Dairy Seminar with Marc Bates
Jake Fowler
Value-Added Dairy Seminar
When
January 26, 2011 from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Where
Washington State University NW Research and Extension Center
16650 State Route 536
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Purpose of Seminar
The Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC) has supported the establishment of a value-added dairy group. To serve the needs of the group NABC has committed to hosting meetings with Marc Bates 3-4 times per year with presentations on topics of common interest followed by discussion and questions. These have ranged from 2-4 hours in duration depending on the subject matter and have included presentations by Marc Bates, NABC staff and others. Marc Bates will be available both preceding and after the event to meet one-on-one with folks for 30-60 minutes to discuss areas that they did not care to discuss as a group. In conjunction with this event Marc will be in the area to go on-site for those needing technical issues addressed.
Who Should Attend
These seminars are intended for all dairy farmers currently producing value-added dairy products and dairy farmers interested in adding value-added products to their dairy enterprises. This program is designed to educate and assist producers about current industry issues and provide economical solutions to individual technical issues.
Marc Bates
Marc Bates, Senior Consultant has over 38 years experience in the food industry. Marc specializes in training, product development, quality, and food safety, and has extensive experience in research within the dairy industry. His achievements include Food Inspection Specialist for the United States Army; Creamery Operator and Manager for the Washington State University Creamery for 27 years; Coach and trainer of the WSU Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation team from 1979-96; Official Judge for the United States and World Cheese Championships, the American Cheese Society, and the American Dairy Goat Association; and memberships in the International Association of Food Protection; Washington Assn for Food Protection (Past President); and the American Cheese Society.
Program Highlights
Dairy Processing – Marc Bates, Marc Bates Consulting
Ø Food Safety (HACCP and Traceability)
Ø 60-day rule for raw milk cheeses (recall related)
Ø 3rd party audits for wholesale accounts
Value-Added Business Development Topics Covered by the Puget Sound Food Network – Ann Leason, NABC/PSFN
Ø New strategies for local and regional sales
Ø Using technology to increase market share
Fee
$25.00/person, registration includes lunch and optional private meeting with Marc Bates. Payment requested in advance via check or PayPal.
Contact us to set up your on-site visit for January 25th or January 26th as time allows.
Please email or call to register:
Jake Fowler, ja...@agbizcenter.org, 360-336-3727
Jake Fowler, Project Manager
Northwest Agriculture Business Center
419 South 1st Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 2924
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
tel: 360 336-3727
mobile: 360 391-3597
fax: 360 336-3751
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