Industry Education, Training, and Innovation

Advancing food industry excellence

Nelson-Jameson, Inc is proud to work with numerous educational programs and industry organizations to share resources, best practices, and feature training and continuing education opportunities available to the food industry. Working together as an industry, we can build up food safety cultures, ensure quality, advance knowledge, and build a more sustainable food supply. 

 
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The American Cheese Society Safe Cheesemaking Hub

The American Cheese Society's Safe Cheesemaking Hub provides FSMA-compliant tools, education, and resources to help create robust food safety plans. Explore ACS resources ➜
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California Dairy Innovation Center

Participate in unique opportunities for hands-on training and require no prerequisites—attended by technical and marketing staff, leadership teams, and current and future entrepreneurs. See the innovation center selections ➜ 
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CalPoly Dairy Products Technology Center

Cal Poly's Dairy Products Technology Center is a leading dairy science education and research institution in California, providing essential industry support and technology transfer for dairy foods careers and product innovation. Browse the technology center offerings ➜  
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Center for Dairy Research

UW-Madison

The Center for Dairy Research provides specialized training for cheese and milk processors by outlining steps in the cheesemaking process, such as adding color, coagulants, or draining whey. Visit the CDR resource center ➜
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Dairy Foods Extension, Cornell University

Cornell CALS offers comprehensive food safety resources for dairy processors. These resources include regulatory guidance, a food safety plan template, and best practices to prevent foodborne illness and ensure product integrity, including Pasteurized Milk Ordinance training. Review food safety resources ➜
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Dairy's Focus on Food Safety

Innovation Center for US Dairy

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy® fosters dairy industry collaboration, uniting dairy manufacturers. Its food safety team ensures dairy product safety via resources and training across dairy manufacturing. Learn more about safe dairy ➜ 
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Dairy Processing Pacific Coast Coalition

The Dairy Processing Pacific Coast Coalition (PCC) eLearning HUB provides essential online training and resources for dairy processors, focusing on food safety, product innovation, and operational best practices to advance the dairy industry. Visit the eLearning Hub ➜  
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Dairy Processing Workshops

UW-River Falls

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) Dairy Processing Workshops provide essential training and education in process technology for artisan and specialty cheese producers. Browse dairy workshops ➜
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Oregon State University

Oregon State University offers diverse learning opportunities, including workshops, professional courses, and industry conferences. Learn more on their website ➜
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Safe Ice Cream Hub

The Innovation Center for US Dairy's Safe Ice Cream Hub offers an online resource for ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturers with essential food safety information, training, and regulatory guidance developed by industry experts. Visit the ice cream hub ➜
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UC-Davis Food Safety

A comprehensive resource for food safety, offering guidance for industry professionals and consumers, covering safe food production, harvest, and processing, emphasizing microbial food safety and low-moisture foods. Find the workshop for you ➜ 
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WCMA Training Courses

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) offers various training programs for the dairy industry, including employee safety, train-the-safety-trainer, and front-line leadership classes. Sign up for a training course ➜ 
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University of Idaho

The University of Idaho's Ag Experiment Station provides expert consulting and training to the food manufacturing industry—helping businesses enhance food safety, improve productivity, and boost global competitiveness. Learn more about their food manufacturing services ➜

Nelson-Jameson Resource Center

Visit our curated resource center with buying guides, program outlines, workshops, and more.

Training
Cleaning Chemicals Training & Educational Programs

Cleaning Chemicals Training & Educational Programs
Hydrite is committed to delivering technical services that enhance efficiency and profitability for food manufacturers.Through systematic training and educational programs, experts help to strengthen operational efficiency and deepen knowledge of food safety. A specialized team of professionals are dedicated to all aspects of sanitation, from the fundamentals to selecting the right products and developing tailored programs. At the Hydrite Academy, experienced chemists, microbiologists, and technical professionals facilitate advanced food safety training, emphasizing the critical role food safety plays in daily operations. Well-versed in food safety practices, sanitation, and membrane technology, Hydrite's RITE Team™ (Real-Time, Innovative, Technical, and Expertise) collaborates to offer specialized purpose-built programs, including Cleaning Dynamics, CIP Verification & Validation, Food Microbiology, and Preventative Sanitation, ensuring our clients are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to optimize operations and enhance food safety standards.

Sanitation, Cleaning Chemicals

Training
Chemical Equipment Assessment & Training

Chemical Equipment Assessment & Training
Lafferty offers all-encompassing support, assessment, and training solutions for chemical management and application equipment. Their services include both on-site and virtual equipment training, along with personalized product recommendations. Through an online learning center, users can access troubleshooting support and customized training tailored to different experience levels, from novices to seasoned installers.

Cleaning Chemicals