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 | April 18, 2011 | |
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MWFPA Comments on USDA School Lunch Rules | |
In response to proposed new school lunch standards limiting the serving of vegetables such as potatoes, green peas, sweet corn and lima beans, MWFPA submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture recommending changes.
MWFPA opposes the limits and believes the proposed standards will take away many of the popular vegetables that children like. This may actually work against the purpose of the standards which is to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables in a child's diet. MWFPA continues to work with the American Fruit and Vegetable Processors and Growers Coalition and other organizations seeking modifications to the proposed rule.
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MWFPA Meets With Federal Lawmakers | |
MWFPA was in the nation's capital this week meeting with key members of the congressional delegations from Illinois , Minnesota and Wisconsin. MWFPA and representatives from General Mills, Lakeside Foods, Seneca Foods, Red Gold, AcMoody Farms, Nestle, CFA and AFFI along with representatives of the American Fruit and Vegetable Processors and Growers Coalition discussed federal legislative priorities for 2011: school food program policy and the 2012 farm bill.
Among the meetings on Capitol Hill were productive sessions with members of the House and Senate agricultural committees. The coaltion reported on the success of the farm flex pilot program adopted in the 2010 Farm Bill and urged committee members to expand the program. In addition, opposition to the USDA draft rule reducing the amount of potatoes, starchy vegetables, and tomato products allowed in school lunch and snack programs was discussed.
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| WI Governor Modifies Phosphorus Law Proposal | |
WI Gov. Scott Walker wants to delay putting the state's new phosphorus pollution limits into effect rather than scaling them back. Walker's original budget proposal called for scaling back the standards so they were no more restrictive than other states' limits. He wants to modify the plan to delay the standards for two years rather than bringing them in line with other states.
Last year WI adopted sweeping phosphorus regulations creating new restrictions on a wide range of potential phosphorus sources, including large-scale wastewater producers. MWFPA and other stakeholders argued the rules were too costly, added uncertainty to the regulatory process and would have a negligible impact on phosphorus levels in Wisconsin's waters.
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MWFPA, UW-River Falls Hosts Hazard Analysis Program for Processors | | |
MWFPA is joining the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and the UW Extension in offering a two day Hazard Analysis Critical Contol Points Program for Food Processors on May 2 & 3, 2011 at the Kilkarney Hills Golf Club in River Falls, WI. The seminar is a proactive and preventative food safety management program designed for all food processors and features Rick Stier, Consulting Food Scientists; Dr. Purnendu Vasavada, UW River Falls; and Erin Nutter, WI Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection.
We are able to offer this two day course for only $200 due to a grant MWFPA received through the Wisconsin Agricultural Education Foundation. This price includes workshop material, breaks, lunch, and certification. We hope that our members can take advantage of these low prices for such a high quality program. For more information about the program and to register, go to the UW River Falls HACCP web site.
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Register Now For MWFPA Spring Summit & Scramble! | | |
Join us for the Spring Summit and Scramble on June 2, 2011, at Trapper's Turn Golf Course in Wisconsin Dells, WI. For more information visit our website, www.mwfpa.org, and use our online sign-up, or download the brochure if you wish to pay by check.
Last year over 190 golfers participated in this event and we awarded over $3,000 in cash prizes. There are many opportunities to promote your company by sponsoring: a hole, cash prizes, lunch, or donating items for drawings and goodie bags. All sponsors will be recognized with signage at the event, on our website, and in our bi-monthly e-bulletin. The sooner you sponsor the longer your logo is displayed.
Get your foursome together and join us! A Wednesday evening June 1 reception will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn. The shotgun style golf tournament will be played at Trapper's Turn June 2, starting at 8:00 am followed by lunch, awards and cash prizes. Register early! This event fills fast.
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Teamwork Focus of Upcoming Seminar | | |
Behind successful organizations are efficient management and the formation of a quality team. "Team Building - Creating the Want," an MWFPA seminar held from 8 am-12 pm at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin on April 20th, will create an exciting team-building learning experience that will raise your level of interest in and commitment to teamwork in your organization. This program focuses on team building and how to create the want of employees to get the results you need. It will help participants develop the practical skills for maximizing team performance, and the tools and resources that can strengthen your team and build buy-in among your employees.
Don't Miss Out! Reserve your seat now!
MWFPA has reserved a block of rooms at a special rate of $115. Please use block code #257654 when reserving your room. View the seminar brochure and registration materials here! Registration is also available on our website: www.mwfpa.org.
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Plan to Attend ACI Summit on Food Safety Law | | |
The American Conference Institute, is once again offering its Advanced Summit on Food Safety Regulatory Compliance. Created specifically to address the emerging focus by the government on food safety and regulatory issues. Reserve your space now at this unique regulatory compliance event. The summit will take place June 15-16 at The Sutton Place Hotel in Chicago, IL. For registration and conference details, click here. MWFPA is a media sponsor and therefore members can receive a discount by contacting the office at 608-255-9946 and obtaining the discount code.
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Friday/Weckel Scholarships Available for 2011-12 | | |
Applications for the Friday/Weckel Scholarships are now available at our website and our offices. If you know a worthy college undergrad that is majoring in food science or agriculture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Platteville or River Falls, we encourage you to send them an application. Applications are due June 10th.
In June/July our Human Resource Committee will choose up to six recipients for the $1,500 awards. Last year we got a great response and we hope to do the same this year.
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| Welcome New Association Members! | |
Join us in welcoming our newest members to the Association! Please visit their website by clicking on the company name to learn more about them.
Crowe Horwath LLP
Wallendal Supply (no website) Vegetable Grower
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Wells Chosen as WI Crop Adviser of the Year | |
MWFPA congratulates Wayne Wells, technical services manager for Hartung Brothers, who was recently selected as the 2011 Wisconsin Certified Crop Adviser of the Year by the WI Certified Crop Adviser Board. The WI CCA of the Year Award is designed to recognize a certified crop advisor who is highly innovative, delivers exceptional customer service and has shown leadership in their field. Wayne has been active in coordinating the annual MWFPA convention and annual processing crops conference. Congratulations Wayne!
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Food Safety Institute Launches New Website | |
The Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH), formerly the National Center for Food Safety and Technology (NCFST), Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), recently announced the launch of its new website. The virtual makeover of the website, which replaces www.iit.edu/ncfst, reflects the restructuring of NCFST as one of four principal food science research centers operating under the newly formed institute.
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| MWFPA Calendar of Events | | |
April 20, 2011: Team Building -- Creating The Want. Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI. This four-hour seminar will create an exciting team-building learning experience that will raise your level of interest in and commitment to teamwork in your organization. It will help participants develop the practical skills for maximizing team performance, and the tools and resources that can strengthen your team and build buy-in among your employees.
MWFPA has reserved a block of rooms at the Wilderness Resort at a special rate of $115. Please use block code #257654 when reserving your room. View seminar brochure and registration materials here! Registration is also available on our website: www.mwfpa.org.
April 21, 2011: New Food Safety Modernization Act - What Your Company Needs To Know Now! Marquette University Law School, 1217 West Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI. A one-day seminar that brings together top food industry professionals to explain what the new law can and will mean for your business. May 2-3, 2011: HACCP - Basic Concepts, Design, and Implementation. Kilkarney Hills Golf Club in River Falls, WI. MWFPA and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and the UW Extension is offering a two day proactive and preventative food safety management program designed for all food processors. The program features Rick Stier, Consulting Food Scientists; Dr. Purnendu Vasavada, UW River Falls; and Erin Nutter, WI Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection. For more information about the program and to register, go to the UW River Falls HACCP web site (See article above). May 3, 2011: New Energy Technology Solutions for Food Processors: Waste-to-Energy and Water Project Opportunities. Kalahari Resort Conference Center, Suite 4, Wisconsin Dells, WI -- 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (registration opens at 7:30 a.m.) Sponsored by MWFPA, WI Office of Energy Independence and the WI Cheese Makers Association, this FREE, half-day informational meeting will present three panels of speakers that include peer businesses implementing Waste-to-Energy and Water-as-Energy projects. Register here.
June 1-2, 2011: MWFPA Spring Summit & Scramble. Evening reception on June 1st is planned for the Hilton Garden Inn. On June 2nd, a day of golf (scramble format), lunch and cash prizes at Trapper's Turn in Wisconsin Dells, WI. (See article above)
June 15-16, 2011: ACI Advanced Summit on Food Safety Regulatory Compliance. The Sutton Place Hotel, Chicago, IL. (See article above)
November 28-Dec. 1, 2011: MWFPA 107th Annual Convention and 84th Annual Processing Crops Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI, Kalahari Resort and Convention Center. Mark your calendars now! Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to gain exclusive insights from some of the industry's most innovative and knowledgeable representatives and to make meaningful contacts with clients, prospects and referral sources.
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| Other Educational Opportunities | |
May 4-5, 2011: IRC Research &Technology Forum. Madison, WI. This conference will focus on design for safety, two-phase flow research, and optimizing head pressure (new findings) for industrial refrigeration systems. In addition, an update on refrigerants and new applications for carbon dioxide will be presented. The forum will also highlight the latest refrigeration research being conducted at the University of Wisconsin and around the industry. All are welcome to attend, the cost is $129 for non-members. IRC member company employees attend at no cost. Register on-line here:
May 4-6, 2011: GMA Consumer Complaints Management Conference. Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, IL. This conference provides consumer affairs and complaint management specialists with the roadmap for effective complaint management. Conference attendees will gain crisis management insights and enhanced knowledge of today's consumer and their expectations of customer service. Consumer affairs professionals working in food manufacturing, retail and foodservice cannot afford to miss this valuable training event. For more information, click here.
May 4-5, 2011: GMA Foodborne Illness Litigation Conference. Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, IL. The conference will explore a broad range of topics related to litigation stemming from foodborne illnesses, both as a result of product recalls and isolated incidents. Attendees will learn how these issues can be addressed by the entire value chain, from manufacturer to distributor to retailer, as well as by legal counsel within the industry. For more information and registration details, click here.
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