Join us to learn about how the Specialty Food Association can help get your value added food products in front of the eyes of major buyers across the United States and internationally! Plus, explore the Makers Prep Course that helps prepare first time vendors for their Specialty Food Association experience.   Registration link to come.

What’s the difference between branding and marketing, and why does it matter for your farm or food business? In this webinar, we’ll break down the roles of each, how they work together, and why getting clear on your brand can make your marketing efforts more effective. Join us to learn simple, actionable steps to strengthen […]

In this webinar, you will dive into the critical aspects of food packaging and labeling that every food business needs to know. You will learn about legal packaging & labeling requirements and crafting clear nutrition and ingredient panels for seamless retail integration. This webinar will provide you with an unique opportunity to gain actionable insights […]

Join the Rio Grande Colonias USDA Regional Food Business Center to explore the world of cooperatives: co-op principles and co-op examples, steps to development and legal aspects or entities used. Webinar hosted in MST time zone.

There are many factors that affect a business’ ability to grow. This webinar will address the challenges and options that businesses have when growing at scale. You will learn basic knowledge to guide you in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator.  Also, you will learn how to safely prepare foods in commercial kitchen […]

Thinking of turning your kitchen into a small business? The New Mexico Homemade Food Act, effective July 1, 2021, makes it easier for home-based food entrepreneurs to sell certain homemade food products—without a permit. This virtual class will walk you through the essentials of the law, so you can confidently launch or grow your home […]

This presentation is on the Texas Cottage Food Production Law (aka Texas Cottage Food Law) which will include food products that can and cannot be sold, labeling requirements, regulations on selling (where and how), and basic food safety. 2:00pm MST/3:00pm CST start time

Are you a food or farm business who is interested in scaling up your operation or value added food production? Or are you looking for options for food processing for wider distribution or institutional sales? Please join us in Central El Paso for a food processing and co-packing site tour, followed by a hands on, […]