November 16, 2015
Starting and Growing a Successful Business The Basics You have come to the right place if you are in the early stages of thinking about starting a small business. In fact, even if you have started up your business and realized you missed a few things, If you are thinking about “becoming your own boss,”… Read More >
November 6, 2015
There are 2015 open dates remaining for Saturday vendor space at the Penn Market. Interested parties should fill out the attached application and send to Jimmy Ilyes, Penn Market, 380 West Market Street, York PA 17401, or via Email Saturday Vendor Application
November 4, 2015
Learn more about successful strategies to increase your marketing performance!! Network with existing and new colleagues!! Free post-conference food hub workshop!! Registration is still open for 2015 Cornell Agribusiness Strategic Marketing Conference. Go online and register today! Learn more about successful strategies to increase your marketing performance!! Network with existing and new colleagues plus free… Read More >
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) hosted a webinar to explain the new Food Safety Modernization Act. They also have descriptions on their website. View the entire webinar here. Read the NSAC posts on their website.
See full schedule here: GPOF Conference
November 3, 2015
Course Details This one day course will provide a basic understanding of Listeria with particular focus on its importance in fresh and minimally processed produce. Sources of Listeria and mechanisms for controlling it in food packing, storage, and fresh-cut processing operations will be discussed. Lectures will be presented that include principles of facilities and equipment… Read More >
November 2, 2015
The USDA Harvest Festival celebrated its final market day of the season on Friday, October 30th. The market, located next to the USDA Building in Washington D.C. and adjacent to the “People’s Garden,” features regional producers, farm market sales, entertainment, and family- friendly activities each week. Joining in Friday’s Halloween themed festivities were American Mushroom… Read More >
Lameness is a very common and costly condition in dairy cattle which has significant effects on their health and well-being. This workshop will provide useful knowledge and teach practical skills for dairy owners, managers, and employees to improve the HOOF HEALTH of their cattle. A special emphasis will be placed on the important role of… Read More >