Type of Event: Education

Rogue Farm Corps’ series of workshops in April 2018, “Changing Hands A Workshop on Farm Succession Planning and Access to Land” will bring together aspiring and retiring farmers for a full day of training on land access and succession planning. We will also have some facilitated networking on regional issues throughout the day so we can begin to build a community that will last beyond the workshops.

If you are an aspiring farmer, come learn about creative ways to start your farm business with topics on finding, leasing, financing and buying agricultural land.

If you are a retiring farmer, come learn from experts about what it takes to pass on your business to the next generation – keeping it in the family or finding others to carry it on.

These day-long workshops start with breakfast at 7:30 am, the program begins at 8:30 am and goes through 5:00 pm with lunch and happy hour included.

Register now for just $20, including meals. Late registration within 10 days before each event will be $30.

Contact Ashley Rood with questions at ashley@roguefarmcorps.org or call 971.409.6806.

Additional dates and locations are:

Monday, April 23: SOU Higher Education Center in Medford
Friday, April 27: Central Oregon Community College in Redmond
Monday, April 30: Sprout! in Springfield

Do you ever go to work and in a blink of an eye you realize the day is over and you are left wondering where the time went? Do you feel as though you are in a perpetual cycle where your to-do list is forever growing and never shrinking? What if you could change all of that by taking a course that taught you skills and the simple truth behind achieving extraordinary results?

Come join our 6 series mastermind group where leadership coach Rachel, with Break the Norm Leadership, will be addressing business related challenges regarding time management and producing results. The series will be frameworked around Gary Keller’s book, “The One Thing” and participants will be asked to read specific chapters and come prepared with thought provoking ideas and insights for discussion. This group will provide a collaborative learning environment comprised of diverse business professionals with varied skills sets, backgrounds and professions. Sign up now, space is limited. You won’t want to this miss unique opportunity.

Coach Rachel with ‘Break the Norm Leadership’ works to break through traditional ideas of leadership by bridging the gap between positional leadership and influence. She has worked in her field for 5 years and is accredited through the highly esteemed and reputable John Maxwell Coaching program. She has worked with business leaders in all stages of their careers, emerging entrepreneurs and corporate teams. Essential topics she covers with her clients are strength based leadership, communication, conflict resolution, the elements of a success team, and how hiring the ideal team players impacts productivity. She is motivated by the belief that there isn’t one type of leader and that leadership is a skill that is developed with time and dedication. Her core belief is that leadership is more than a job title.

Learn about the composition and labeling requirements of the National Organic Program (NOP) for farmers, processors and handlers. This webinar is the first part of a two-part series. Part one will explore the resources necessary for producing and representing products compliant to the 100% Organic and Organic categories of the NOP. These resources include the NOP standard, NOP handbook, Oregon Tilth compliance tools and interpretation of the resources as they apply to the topic. Examples of what will be covered under these resources are the 300 and 605-606 sections of the NOP, formulating tools, non-organic input compliance verification tools, and label compliance from farms to processors.

Part two will take place on November 6, 2018.

Speaker: Darin Jones, Processing Program Manager, Oregon Tilth

Moderator: Drew Katz, Transition Services Coordinator, Oregon Tilth

Join us for this webinar on May 1, 2018 at 12PM PST/ 3PM EST

Learn about the composition and labeling requirements of the National Organic Program (NOP) for farmers, processors and handlers. This webinar is the first part of a two-part series. Part one will explore the resources necessary for producing and representing products compliant to the 100% Organic and Organic categories of the NOP. These resources include the NOP standard, NOP handbook, Oregon Tilth compliance tools and interpretation of the resources as they apply to the topic. Examples of what will be covered under these resources are the 300 and 605-606 sections of the NOP, formulating tools, non-organic input compliance verification tools, and label compliance from farms to processors.

Part two will take place on November 6, 2018.

Speaker: Darin Jones, Processing Program Manager, Oregon Tilth

Moderator: Drew Katz, Transition Services Coordinator, Oregon Tilth

Join us for this webinar on May 1, 2018 at 12PM PST/ 3PM EST

Whether you are a seasoned speaker, or just starting out, high-impact public speaking is the KEY to translating your knowledge into raving fans and followers…

Intuitive Speaking is a script-free approach to high-impact speaking (with heart).

It is an innovative way to effective speaking that will allow you to show up as the best version of you, communicating your ideas clearly and powerfully, and while remaining flexible to what each moment brings – verbally and physically.

Let’s face it. There is nothing more important than you getting your work out there to serve others. And your clients desperately need you to help, heal, and enrich their lives. Let’s maximize the power of your speaking so that your audience gets the very best of you.

That’s why I created this one-day Intuitive Speaking event:
Embody Your Message & Stand in Your Authority

Learn how to command every moment- when everything is at stake.

At the Embody Your Message & Stand in Your Authority event, you’ll learn to:

• consistently speak in a way that inspires transformation, sales, and long-term followers – no matter where you are, or how long you have to speak

• distill your message into its unforgettable essence

• move with confidence- so you don’t sabotage what you are saying with mis-matched body language

• communicate effectively about your value, so you are a magnet to highly-aligned clients, partnerships, and opportunities

• release old fears and limiting beliefs that keep you shrinking back from your full authority, especially as you desire to break through to the next level

You will learn and practice this (and more) at the Intuitive Speaking: Embody Your Message & Stand in Your Authority Event

You will receive:

• highly-interactive Intuitive Speaking master class for script-free speaking the demonstrates your authority, value, and heart

• Intuitive Movement practices, which will allow you to physically command any room, without stale, forced blocking techniques, or being dependent on a Power Point to stay visually interesting

• a community of peers who will support you in showing up in your full authority, in an unconditionally safe supportive environment to take creative risks and grow.

FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Course (PCQI Training)

by Oregon State University Food Innovation Center

Description

The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (referred to as the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation) is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/ processing, packing and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States.

The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed by a “preventive controls qualified individual” (PCQI) who has “successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventive controls”. This course is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual.”

This 2.5-Day course is based on the curriculum developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA). This course will be taught by Lead Instructors, who have been trained by the FSPCA in how to teach the FDA-recognized curriculum.

Click here to learn more about the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Why Should You Attend this Training?

Will you be responsible for writing and/or overseeing your company’s food safety plan? Under the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule, the responsibilities of a Preventive Control Qualified Individual (PCQI) include: 1) preparation of the Food Safety Plan, 2) validation of the preventive controls, 3) records review, 4) reanalysis of the Food Safety Plan and other activities as appropriate to the food (see 21 Part 117.180 for more details).

The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed by a “preventive controls qualified individual.” This course, developed by FSPCA, is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual.”

Are prerequisites required?

Previous training in Food Safety & HACCP is recommended but not mandatory.

Please note, this course is a prerequisite to the FSPCA PREVENTIVE CONTROLS FOR HUMAN FOOD LEAD INSTRUCTOR TRAINING course.

What is included?

• All course materials, including an FSPCA Manual.
• Interactive team exercises that enhance the learning environment.
• Registered Certificate of Training issued by AFDO. (Documents that the participant was trained under an FDA recognized curriculum. 21CFR117.180 (c) (1). Note: The $50 AFDO certificate fee is included in the course registration fee.)
• Meals: Morning and afternoon lunch and beverage breaks provided on May 9th and 10th; break refreshments and snacks provided on May 11th.

Registration

**Please note: NO substitutions, transfers, or refunds will be issued within one week of the training start date.**

Registration is limited. For general registration questions, contact Doretta Claycomb at d.claycomb@oregonstate.edu or by calling Food Innovation Center main line: 503-872-6680.

The fee for the training is:

• $625 – Single registration
• $575 – Multiple registrations (two or more from same organization, registered at the same time)

Registration includes the training materials, lunch, refreshments, and a Certificate of Course Attendance issued by AFDO.

**Participation throughout the entire training is required in order to receive the certificate.

Purchase tickets at this eventbrite link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fspca-preventive-controls-for-human-food-course-pcqi-training-tickets-43218953052?aff=erelexpm

Cancellation/Refund Policy

All cancellation and substitutions requests need to be requested through the Eventbrite registration page at least 7 days before the event. Requests 7 days before the event are eligible for a full refund of the registration fees or a ticket substitution to another person.

NOTE: Requests for refunds or substitutions that are received fewer than 7 days before an event will not be granted.

Location/Date

OSU Food Innovation Center | 1207 NW Naito Parkway | Portland, OR

May 9-11, 2018

• Day 1 (May 9, 2018) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Day 2 (May 10, 2018) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Day 3 (May 11, 2018) – 8:00 AM -12:30 PM

Note: In order to receive the certificate you MUST attend and participate in course activities on all days!

Parking

Free visitor parking is available in front of the FIC building. Please come to the reception window to sign-in.

Hotels Near Food Innovation Center

* Marriott Residence Inn: 1150 NW 9th Ave. Portland, OR 97209 Phone: 503-220-1339

* Silver Cloud Inn-Portland: 2426 NW Vaughn St, Portland, OR 97210 Phone: (503) 242-2400

* Jupiter Hotel: 800 E. Burnside St. Portland, OR 97209 Phone: 503-230-9200

For additional hotels please check here.

Additional Information

Trainers: Doretta Claycomb, Jovana Kovacevic, David Stone, Joy Waite-Cusic

For more information about the upcoming FSMA-related trainings in Oregon and Western U.S. visit https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/western-regional-center-enhance-food-safety/outreach-training OR fic.oregonstate.edu.

Become FDA/FSMA Compliant!

The nation’s food, agricultural and chemical industries are diverse and complex. The supply chain includes distributed networks, varied organizational structures and operating models (including multinational ownership), interdependent functions and systems in both the physical space and cyberspace, and governance constructs that involve multi- level authorities, responsibilities, and regulations.

The final FSMA rules for Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration are complete! Food, agricultural and chemical businesses must be secure and able to withstand and rapidly recover from all hazards.  Achieving this will require managing a complex mix of threats, risk and vulnerabilities. This course will prepare you and your staff to not only comply with the FDA regulations, but also, be prepared to act when an emergency or crisis arises!

Challenging Course Topics:
• Understanding Crime and Terrorism?
• Product Tampering & Threat Response
• Complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Final Rules
• Mitigation Strategies to comply with FSMA
• Food Defense and Safety Audit Schemes (SQF/GFSI, etc.)
• Developing Facility Security Plans
• Conducting a Site-Specific Vulnerability & Risk Assessment
• Intentional Adulteration & Food Fraud
• Crisis Management When All Hell Breaks Loose!
• Workplace Violence & Active Shooter Response and Preparedness

This training is a general overview on the microbial, physical properties, food handling practices, and cleaning and sanitizing practices that can affect the safety of processed foods.  This session is designed for entrepreneurs, new employees, seasoned employees that need a refresher and for those who are thinking about starting a food business.

This is a recommended introductory course for those that are not familiar with FSMA, or those small businesses that are considering taking the 2.5 day standardized FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food training.

This course will be taught by FIC instructors Dr. Jovana Kovacevic and Ms. Doretta Claycomb, who are also certified Lead Instructors for FSMA Preventive Controls curriculum.

Cost $110.00.  Contact us at 503-872-6680 for more information or to register.