Best Practices for Food Entrepreneurs
Fort Dodge, Iowa – ISU Extension and Outreach - Webster County is pleased to announce an upcoming hands-on workshop titled "Best Practices for Food Entrepreneurs," scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This workshop is designed to provide essential knowledge and practical skills for home food entrepreneurs and is at Webster County ISU Extension and Outreach in Fort Dodge.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the guidelines, food safety practices, and scientific principles that support the home food industry. The workshop will include hands-on activities to ensure attendees can confidently apply what they learn.
Workshop Highlights:
• Guidelines and Food Safety: Learn the guidelines, food safety practices and the background science for home food entrepreneurs.
• Testing Equipment: Practice using the testing equipment required for home food businesses such as pH testing or brix (sugar content) testing
• Batch Records: Understand how to complete accurate batch records.
• Food Labels: Generate appropriate food labels for products sold from home, including food allergy labeling.
• Best Practices: Equip yourself with food safety best practices to produce consistent, high-quality, and profitable products.
"This workshop is an excellent opportunity for home food entrepreneurs to enhance their skills and ensure they are following best practices," said Holly VanHeel, Health and Human Sciences Educator and workshop presenter.
Registration: To register for the workshop, visit
https://go.iastate.edu/1WJCTX
For more information contact Holly at 515-408-7041,
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