Released March 17, 2008
CALDWELL, Idaho — Participants in a workshop at the University of Idaho’s Food Technology Center in Caldwell will learn about the basics of cheese making and the production of farmstead and artisan cheeses from some of the region’s topmost authorities in specialty cheeses. The two-day workshop takes place May 13-14.
“Small-scale production of handcrafted cheeses—whether on the farm or in small processing facilities-is increasing in popularity,” said Jeff Kronenberg, University of Idaho Extension food processing specialist and program coordinator. “National sales of these products have grown significantly over the past five years and continue to rise along with consumers’ desires to purchase locally produced food.”
In addition to actually making cheese, enrollees in the “Farmstead and Artisan Cheese Making Workshop” will find out about food safety requirements, cheese quality evaluation and the opportunities and challenges of small-scale cheese making. Sponsors include University of Idaho Extension, United Dairymen of Idaho and TechHelp Idaho, a partnership of Idaho’s three state universities that helps Idaho manufacturers, processors and inventors strengthen their global competitiveness.
In addition to Kronenberg, the workshop will be taught by Marc Bates, senior food safety consultant for NSF-Cook and former creamery operator and manager for the Washington State University Creamery; Dave Potter of Dairy Connection, Inc., an expert in the technical application of cultures and other ingredients; Mike Wiggs, dairy program manager for the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, and Drew Dalgetty, director of the University of Idaho Food Technology Center.
Workshop fees of $300 for Idaho residents and $450 for non-residents include a course manual, refreshments and lunch. Enrollment will be limited to 25 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis, and payment is due by May 1.
For more information, contact Kronenberg at (208) 364-4937 or jkron@uidaho.edu. To register, call Paula Peterman at (208) 364-6188 or send email to paulap@uidaho.edu.
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Contacts: Jeff Kronenberg, (208) 364-4937, jkron@uidaho.edu
Marlene Fritz, (208) 364-6165, mfritz@uidaho.edu
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