Acidified Foods Training Program to be Offered

Workshop to teach basics of food safety, regulations to manufacture acidified foods in Md.

ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 5, 2010) – Interested in canning salsa, pickles and other foods for sale?  Attend the special training program for small food processors “Understanding Acidified Foods Workshop” and learn the basics of food safety requirements and regulations to manufacture acidified foods in Maryland.  The conference will be held on December 9-10 at the St. Mary’s County Agriculture Service Center in Loveville, Md.

Seats are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.  On-site registration will NOT be accepted.  Registration fee is $175 and includes materials, refreshment and lunch.  Registration closes on November 30, 2010. Click here for the registration form and additional conference information.

The conference is sponsored by the Food Processing and Safety Extension and Department of Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Maryland.

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