NC Dairy Artisan Network and Value-Added Dairy Workshop

NC Dairy Artisan Network and Value-Added Dairy Workshop Monday, January 24 · 10:00am - 3:30pm Statesville Civic Center 300 South Center St. Statesville, NC This workshop is geared towards current cheesemakers and value-added dairy producers in North Carolina. Those with a strong interest in value-added dairy as well as aspiring dairy artisans are encouraged to attend. Pre-Registration is required by calling Matt Lange, NC Dairy Advantage, at 919-740-1762 by January 19. For more information pertaining this workshop, please visit http://www.ncdairyadvantage.com/ 10:00AM “Welcome & Introduction” Matt Lange, Dairy Development Coordinator, NC Dairy Advantage 10:15AM “Value-Added Dairy Equipment Choices” Ted Thuli, Darlington Dairy Supply, Creator of Cheese on Wheels 11:15AM “Aging Cheese” Tom Torkelson, Master Cheesemaker, Ashe County Foods 12:15PM – 1:00PM Lunch 12:30PM “Dairy Artisan Promotion” Steve Lathrop, Dairy Marketing Specialist, NC Department of Ag. 1:00PM “Food Safety and Regulations” Melanie Moore, Food Compliance Officer, NC Department of Ag. 1:50PM “Product Liability & Insurance” Leon Brown, Nationwide Insurance 2:05PM “Specialty & Artisan Cheese Marketing, A Retailers Perspective” Michele Lacatena, Regional Cheese Manager, Whole Foods 3:00PM “NCSU Dairy Enterprise System and Growth in Meeting Value-Added Needs” Gary Cartwright, Dairy Enterprise System Director, NC State Univ. 3:15PM Upcoming Announcements and Workshop Adjourned Matt Lange