Indoor Ag-Con to host pre-event CEA food safety workshop series
Added on 28 October 2024
The CEA Food Safety Workshops, scheduled for March 10, 2025, will feature two sessions:
Workshop One: Internal Review Programs for Food Safety Managers & Quality Assurance Personnel
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Attendees will gain valuable insights into developing and auditing internal food safety programs, a requirement for GFSI-certified organizations. Attendees of this accredited class can earn a total of three Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Workshop Two: Executive Level Food Safety
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
This workshop offers an executive perspective on managing food safety programs effectively. Attendees will explore the essentials of quality assurance, critical aspects of food safety program management, methods for addressing customer inquiries and more.
Participants attending both workshops can earn a revalidation of their HACCP Certification for an additional four years. Each workshop is priced at $575, with a discounted rate of $995 for both.
“We’re pleased to offer the CEA Food Safety Workshop as part of our expanding educational line-up at Indoor Ag-Con,” said Brian Sullivan, CEO of Indoor Ag-Con. “Food safety is a top priority for the CEA industry, and our partnership with Ceres University helps ensure attendees leave with the tools and knowledge they need to maintain high standards.”
“Partnering with Indoor Ag-Con to bring back the CEA Food Safety Workshop is a valuable opportunity,” said Karl Kolb, Ph.D., President of Ceres University. “Our goal is to help CEA professionals build effective food safety practices. This workshop will provide clear, practical approaches that attendees can apply to improve their food safety programs.”
In addition to workshop attendance, registration includes access to the Indoor Ag-Con Expo Hall on March 11-12, providing participants with entry to the trade show floor, presentations in the Expo Theater, and a Welcome Happy Hour.
For more details and registration for the CEA Food Safety Workshop, visit www.indoor.ag/ceafoodsafety
ABOUT INDOOR AG-CON
Founded in 2013, Indoor Ag-Con has emerged as the largest trade show and conference for vertical farming | greenhouse | controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The event brings together industry professionals from across the globe to explore the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in the CEA sector. Its events are crop-agnostic and touch all sectors of the business, covering produce, legal cannabis | hemp, alternate protein and non-food crops. More information, visit www.indoor.ag
ABOUT CERES UNIVERSITY
Ceres University is a leading provider of ICET-accredited food safety training and certification. With a mission to enhance food safety and quality through education, Ceres University equips professionals in the food industry with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their careers and ensure the highest standards of safety and quality. More information – www.ceres.university
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