Western PA Inspector Make Up Training
Reach out to Eric Grabman at 330-770-3332 for more
details regarding the full meeting agenda.
NCIMS Conference
Registration is now open for the 2025 Conference being held on April 11-16, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, MN. To register visit 2025 Conference – NCIMS
PAFP Liaison Meeting
Industry and PDA Liaison Meeting. Will review NCIMS Conference proposals at this meeting
Western Region PAFP and Make Up Meeting
Reach out to Eric Grabman at 330-770-3332 for more details regarding the full meeting agenda.
PSU - Penn Ag Poultry Biosecurity Workshop
Biosecurity plans are required for flocks of any size to obtain a movement permit if poultry or poultry products are moving related to a control area in place around a flock infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza. Biosecurity plans must be evaluated every 2 years to remain valid. Plans which were previously approved can also be evaluated for their 2-year renewal at this workshop.
Please RSVP to Ms. Jenn Monroe at 814-863-3663 to confirm their place in the workshop.
Eastern Milk Seminar
The Eastern Milk Seminar is a required educational training, relating to Grade ‘A’ dairy products, for State regulatory officials that are federally certified State Rating Officers and Laboratory Evaluation Officers. The seminar is also open to any regulatory and industry personnel interested in attending.
The Eastern Milk Seminar committee is a group responsible for planning and executing the Eastern Milk Seminar biennially. The committee is made up of three representatives from each of the former FDA regions (Northeast, Southeast, and Central regions) for a total of 9 members. The committee also includes members from the US Food and Drug Administration.
Some of the committee’s responsibilities include: determining the location, date/time of the seminar, and as making local arrangements; developing an agenda for the seminar and contacting potential speakers; and setting the registrations fees and paying all bills regarding the seminar.
Times listed for this event are an estimate as of 10/1/22 when posted.
For More Information and updates please check the EMS website HERE.
IDF World Dairy Summit
Information pulled from the IDF website:
In 2023, the IDF group will putting together the World Dairy Summit to be held in Chicago Illinois from October 16th to 23rd.
According to the website, “We are putting together an immersive program that will feature global and industry leaders, dairy experts, scientists, technical specialists, farmers and more, bringing you the latest on the most significant issues facing the global dairy sector today and tomorrow. With the beautiful city of Chicago playing host, the best of American food, arts, music, and culture will be on full display while allowing easy access to some of America’s famed dairy regions.
Please join us for this important knowledge exchange and bring your perspective to the global discussion on how the sector can deliver now and into the future, reflecting the theme of the 2023 IDF World Dairy Summit—the boundless potential and endless possibilities dairy has to offer the world.”
For more information, click here.
3M Petrifilm & Environmental Monitoring Workshops
Nelson Jameson and 3M are joining together for multiple workshops across the United States to educate the industry and have a FREE hands on workshop and a discussion on Petrifilm, environmental monitoring, and practical answers for food safety concerns.
Come join a small group of peers, plus Neogen and Nelson-Jameson personnel for a
Included with workshop: Door prize drawing, giveaways, course materials, and certificate.
The estimated schedule for this workshop is the following:
9:00 am - 10:00 am Registration & Product Exhibits
10:00 am - 10:15 am Introductions
10:15 am - 11:30 am PetrifilmTM Certification Training
11:30 am - 12:00 pm PetrifilmTM Plate Reader Advanced
Demonstration and Q&A
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch (Provided) & Product Exhibits
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Environmental Monitoring Presentation
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm Closing Remarks
For more information and registration please contact Lauran Raasch at l.raasch@nelsonjameson.com. But don’t wait, space is limited and will fill up quickly!
Culture Dairy Products Short Course
In September, the PSU College of Ag Science is putting together a short course on Cultured Dairy Products. The course will be put led by Dr. Kerry Kaylegian over 3 days and will cover a broad range of topics.
“Gain knowledge of the materials and processes used to make cultured dairy products. This 3-day course begins with an overview of cultured product processing, dairy ingredients, and starter cultures. These principles are applied in lectures on the manufacture of cream cheese, buttermilk, cottage cheese, sour cream, yogurt, Greek-style yogurt, cultured milk drinks, and novel products.
This course emphasizes interactive learning through the integration of classroom discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on laboratories. Breaks, lunches, and a reception encourage further networking discussions with Penn State and industry speakers, and other participants.”
For more information, please visit the summary page here.
PSU Extension Workshop - Hazard Analysis and Preventive Controls Workshop for Small-Scale Dairy Processors
On August 30, the Penn State Extension Group is putting together a one-day workshop provides resources and hands-on experience in preparing documents for a food safety plan.
Information from the registration site:
This course reviews the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements from the perspective of small-scale dairy foods processors. The course reviews dairy hazards, preventive controls, and how to conduct a hazard analysis, determine preventive controls and write a recall plan. The course includes a practical session for participants to work on their documentation while receiving feedback from the instructor.
This is not a certification course. If you are looking for the standardized FDA course for Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), please see the Preventive Controls for Human Food Dairy Food Processing course.
Who is this for?
Small-scale dairy food processors that are exempt from having a full food safety plan prepared by a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), and do not need a certification course.
Participation in this course is limited to processors that have their GMPs in place and employees have basic food safety training.
If your facility does not meet these requirements, you should register for the Dairy Basics: Fundamentals of Quality and Safety/
You will be able to register for Hazard Analysis and Preventive Controls for Small-scale Dairy Processors when you register for Dairy Basics: Fundamentals of Quality and Safety and will receive a discount when registering for both courses.
For more information and registration, please click here.
PSU Extension Workshop - Dairy Basics: Fundamentals of Quality & Safety
On August 29th, the PSU Extension group is putting together a 1 day workshop for small-scale food processors and others in the industry with a need for training in basic dairy food handling and safety principles.
Course Description: “Participants in this workshop will gain knowledge of milk properties and factors important to producing quality dairy products. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and principles of cleaning and sanitizing are key to manufacturing safe food. This course covers writing of procedures and record keeping, and has an optional practical session where participants can work on their own documents while getting feedback and having questions answered by the instructor.”
For more information and registration, click here.
PAFP Planning Committee Meeting
The August planning meeting will be held virtually on the 21st to begin reviewing topics and speaker options for the 2024 conference.
If you are interested in helping to plan for the 2024 conference please visit the Planning Committee Page and reach out! We’d love to have you, or even just to let us know of any ideas that you’d like to see at next year’s conference.
3M Petrifilm & Environmental Monitoring Workshops
Nelson Jameson and 3M are joining together for multiple workshops across the United States to educate the industry and have a FREE hands on workshop and a discussion on Petrifilm, environmental monitoring, and practical answers for food safety concerns.
Come join a small group of peers, plus Neogen and Nelson-Jameson personnel for a
Included with workshop: Door prize drawing, giveaways, course materials, and certificate.
The estimated schedule for this workshop is the following:
9:00 am - 10:00 am Registration & Product Exhibits
10:00 am - 10:15 am Introductions
10:15 am - 11:30 am PetrifilmTM Certification Training
11:30 am - 12:00 pm PetrifilmTM Plate Reader Advanced
Demonstration and Q&A
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch (Provided) & Product Exhibits
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Environmental Monitoring Presentation
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm Closing Remarks
For more information and registration please contact Lauran Raasch at l.raasch@nelsonjameson.com. But don’t wait, space is limited and will fill up quickly!
National Ice Cream Day
According to the National Today website, National Ice Cream Day began on July 16, 1984 as a way to glorify the dairy industry by highlighting a dessert that the majority of the US population enjoyed. it was also declared that July is National Ice Cream Month.
So celebrate with us and enjoy a scoop from your local dairy! We recommend some of the classics whether it be Vanilla, Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough or any of the other greats. Just enjoy it!
2023 National Association of Dairy Regulator Officials Meeting
The NADRO group are those protecting health and promoting regulatory uniformity and efficiency in the dairy industry. NADRO works diligently to address the concerns of the dairy industry and to make recommendations to relevant federal agencies and national organizations.
Times listed on this event are an estimate as of 10/1/22 when posted.
For more information and updates please visit the conference website HERE
PSU Short Course - Fundamentals of Food Science
This course covers the core concepts of Food Science and will be held at the Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building on the University Park Campus June 26 - 30th, 2023.
It is designed for technical personnel from other disciplines (chemistry, biology, engineering) and nontechnical personnel who have little or no experience in the food industry. You will learn vocabulary associated with food science and manufacturing, and learn the core principles of food chemistry, engineering, microbiology, nutrition, sensory science, and packaging taught in the context of real-world food examples.
Register before April 1, 2023 to receive the discounted rate of $1895; prices will increase after this date.
For more information and to register:
Click here for the event summary or call 877-778-2937 for assistance.