Plan. Produce. Profit! Workshop
Value-added Food Processing Opportunities in NWA
When
May. 6th, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where
Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences
1371 W. Altheimer Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72704
Registration
Registration is $20 per person (includes lunch and refreshments).
Preregistration deadline is May 1, 2024.
Join us for Plan. Produce. Profit! Value-added Food Processing Opportunities in NWA on May 6, 2024 hosted by the UA System in Fayetteville, AR. Workshop participants will explore the process of taking a product from concept to the commercial market.
Agenda/Schedule
8:30-9:00 a.m.
Registration
9:00-9:15 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Renee Threlfall, Food Science Department
9:15-9:30 a.m.
Value-added Product Overview
Dr. Renee Threlfall, Food Science Department
9:30-10:00 a.m.
Food Safety and Practices
Dr. Jennifer Acuff, Food Science Department
10:00-10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15-10:30 a.m.
Challenges with Recipe Scale Up
Andrea Myers, Food Science Department
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Shared-use Facilities & Equipment in NWA
Arkansas Food Innovation Center (AFIC)
John Swenson, AFIC
AFIC @ Market Center of the Ozarks (MCO)
Dr. Darryl Holliday. AFIC @MCO
11:30-12:00 p.m.
Costs for Creating Value-added Foods
Andrea Myers, Food Science Department
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Lunch and Value-added Food Products Showcase
1:00-1:30 p.m.
Food Processing Basics
Dr. Sungil Ferriera, Food Science Department
1:30-2:00 p.m.
Liability in Value-added Food Production
Rusty Rumley, National Ag Law Center
2:00-2:30 p.m.
Marketing Value-added Food Production
Dr. Rogelio Conteras/Rodrigo, Walton College of Business
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Value-added Products Grower/Entrepreneur Panel
To learn more about the Plan. Produce. Profit! Workshop, contact Dr. Renee Threlfall (email or 479-575-4677).
About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact Dr. Renee Threlfall (email or 479-575-4677) as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.