• Cooperatives

    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. […]

    Free
  • Cottage to Commercialization

    Virtual

    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 […]

    Free
  • Understanding the New Mexico Homemade Food Act

    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 […]

    Free
  • Texas Cottage Food Production Law

    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

  • Value Added Production Site Tour & Food Safety Workshop

    Border City Distribution 109 Palm Street, El Paso, TX, United States

    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 […]

    Free