Minimum number of participants: 10
Deadline to register: November 16, 2020
UMaine Cooperative Extension course instructors include:
*Louis Bassano, Professor Emeritus of Cooperative Extension
*Jim McConnon, Business and Economics Specialist and Professor of Economics
*Beth Calder, Food Science Specialist and Associate Professor of Food Science, Director of the Food Testing Services
*Facilitated by Lily Calderwood, Wild Blueberry Specialist and Assistant Professor of Horticulture
*Facilitated by Lily Calderwood, Wild Blueberry Specialist and Assistant Professor of Horticulture
Online using Zoom
This workshop will introduce participants to important topics that an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. Topics that will be presented include: opportunities and challenges of being a food entrepreneur, the specialty food industry, business basics, an overview of the product development process, licensing and regulations, and food safety concerns.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email with a Zoom link a few days before the class.