Best Practices for Food Entrepreneurs
Hands-on training for Iowa food entrepreneurs navigating Cottage Food Law and farmers markets.
Join our next workshop!
Monday, June 30, 2025 5:30 PM
Sioux City, Iowa
$85 registration fee
Skill Level: Beginner
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Jun 30Best Practices for Food Entrepreneurs5:30PMSioux City, IAJun 30, 2025, 5:30 pm
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Jul 10Best Practices For Food Entrepreneurs5:00PMWaterloo, IAJul 10, 2025, 5:00 pm
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Jul 22Best Practices for Food Entrepreneurs5:00PMDecorah, IAJul 22, 2025, 5:00 pm
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Jul 28Best Practices for Food Entrepreneurs5:30PMFort Dodge, IAJul 28, 2025, 5:30 pm
What You'll Learn
Master the essentials of safe and legal food entrepreneurship in Iowa, while learning best practices for consistent products for highest profitability.
Home Based |
Farmers Market |
Understand Iowa |
Food Safety |
Who Should Attend
- Food entrepreneurs
- Farmers market vendors
- Home kitchen food operators
- Aspiring food business owners
- Cottage food producers and business owners
- Anyone curious about turning homemade foods into a business
Hands-on Learning
During the workshop, you’ll gain practical experience with:
- Testing pH and soluble solids using common tools for food safety
- Reviewing and organizing sample records for labeling and sales tracking
- Exploring compliance tools and creating mock documentation for real-world scenarios
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Meet Your Instructors
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Health and Human Sciences Educator
Central Iowa
vanheel@iastate.edu
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Health and Human Sciences Educator
Northeast Iowa
jweber@iastate.edu
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Health and Human Sciences Educator
West Central Iowa
rsweers@iastate.edu