🌱 Food Safety & Value-Added Processing Workshop
FREE WORKSHOP
Turn Your Local Crops into Profitable Products
Join local farmers and food entrepreneurs for this comprehensive workshop where participants will learn essential food safety practices, discover innovative ways to transform excess and imperfect produce into marketable products, and connect with fellow producers committed to building a sustainable local food system. Thanks to Western SARE for making this educational opportunity possible at no cost to participants.
đź“Ť Northern Marianas Technical Institute, Saipan
đź“… Thursday, June 12, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:30PM PM
What You'll Learn
âś… Food safety for processed products
âś… Extend shelf life & preserve produce
âś… Transform excess/imperfect produce into profit
✅ Build Saipan’s food sovereignty movement
Schedule
9:00 – 11:00 AM: Food Safety Basics
Dr. Sarker, NMC CREES
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Lunch (provided)
12:30 – 4:00 PM: Value-Added Production & Food Sovereignty
Chef Casey Castro, Capitol Kitchen (Guam)
Transform excess/imperfect produce into profitable products
Perfect For:
Farmers ready to process crops
Food entrepreneurs
Local food advocates
Included:
Expert demos & presentations
Networking opportunities
Lunch & refreshments
