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Description: Understanding the latest in food safety is essential for farmers who are planning to directly market their products. This webinar will present the latest in food safety and food-based risk management issues specifically aimed at those involved in agritourism. Whether you are a farmer new to agritourism, or are seeking to expand your agritourism operations, the webinar will provide up-to-date information, best practices, and future directions in risk management and food safety. Presenters include Ben Amsden, of the Center for Rural Partnerships at Plymouth State University, Lisa Chase, Natural Resources Specialist with University of Vermont Extension and Director of the Vermont Tourism Data Center, and Londa Nwadike, Food Safety Specialist with the University of Vermont.
Newcomers to online learning are welcome. All you need to participate is internet access and a computer that you can hear sound through. To participate, please go to http://www.uvm.edu/newfarmer and click on "Webinars" at about 11:45 am EST on December 14, 2011. For more information, contact newfarmer@uvm.edu or call 802-223-2389x203. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please let Jessie Schmidt know by December 5, 2011 at 802-223-2389 or 1-866-860-1382 (toll-free in VT) or newfarmer@uvm.edu so we may assist you.
