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Your friends and family rave about your homemade chowder, blueberry jam, ice cream, fudge, or other special food product. They say you should sell it and make a fortune. You wonder if they’re right, and if you have the drive and personality to run a business.
The From Recipe to Market: Ca$hing in on Value-Added Opportunities workshop series will provide an overview of what is involved in taking a specialty food product to market.
Participants will learn about licensing, how to prepare and package their food product safely, to access potential profits, and discover some of the resources available to support them in business development.
Participants must have a specific food product or recipe in mind and are expected to attend all sessions. This program is for individuals currently operating a value-added business or those seriously considering one. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. A completed application form must be returned to the Washington County Cooperative Extension office to reserve a place. This program is available free of charge thanks to the generous support of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust.
Key
Presenters:
Dr. Louis V. Bassano,
Extension Educator & Professor, UMaine Extension
Dr. Beth Calder, Extension Food Science Specialist, Assistant Prof., Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition, Univ. of Maine
Dr. James C. McConnon, Extension Economics Specialist, Professor, School of Economics, University of Maine
Location:
All workshops will be presented at the University of Maine at Machias in the
Science Building, Room 102.
Agenda:
Thursday, October 29, 2009
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Are You an Entrepreneur and What is Involved?
Beth and Louis will explore issues involved in being a food entrepreneur in this session.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Developing Your Product and Process
Beth will review regulatory agencies, grading, packaging and labeling. Food safety and sanitation are critical factors in starting a successful food product business.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Business Realities
Jim and Louis will give an overview of market research, business structure, insurance, pricing, promotion and sales options.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Resource Panel
Louis will organize a panel discussion representing an insurance agency, banker, attorney and food business entrepreneur that can give advice and answer questions.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Individual Business Counseling
Participants can make an appointment with Beth, Jim and Louis to get input on their written business plan, help with questions and advice about next steps.
Pilot Plant Tours will be arranged and are optional. Participants will meet Pilot Plant director Connie Young Johnson at the University of Maine Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. They will see the equipment and resources available to assist with food product development research.
Online Registration Form or call 1-800-287-1542 to register.
Brochure with Mail In Registration (PDF)
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