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Food Safety Training
2014 UEDA SummitAwards of ExcellenceTalent Development
Meat Science Extension
Food Safety Training
• Food and beverage processing is important to Iowa’s economy
25% of the manufacturing sector
5.8 billion in annual sales
52,000 jobs• Foodborne illness is a serious threat to
consumers and food processing companies
Meat Science Extension
West Liberty FoodsFood Safety Training
• In 2003 West Liberty Foods formed a partnership with Iowa State University
• Food safety training is jointly taught by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and West Liberty Foods staff
• 425 classes held - 4,630 trained at Mount Pleasant, Iowa• Iowa State University reviews and updates materials,
provides education for trainers• 2007 West Liberty Foods opened a plant in Tremonton, Utah
Meat Science Extension
West Liberty FoodsFood Safety Training
Meat Science Extension
West Liberty FoodsFood Safety Summit
October, 2008 44 Participants representing 31 Companies
Meat Science Extension
West Liberty FoodsFood Safety Training
Unique Characteristics• Need to complete before working in plant• Awarded a CEU from Iowa State University• Program shared with competitors
Important Attributes• Consistent, long program life• Addresses different learning styles• One-on-one interaction• Highly motivational to participants
Meat Science Extension
Meat Science Extension Programs
• Food safety, regulatory compliance, meat science and business sustainability
• Programs for Iowa Meat Processors
• Programs regional, national and international in scope
Meat Science Extension
Meat Science ExtensionSausage and Processed Meat Short Course Series
Meat Science Extension
Meat Science ExtensionShort Course and Seminar Programs
Meat Science Extension
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# of Client companies by size (last 4 years)
Documented Impact in IowaMeat Science Extension Programs
In the last 4 years clients have reported
• 174 million in increased sales• Nearly 5 million in cost savings• 650 jobs added or retained