PD Resources
This is a partial list of some events/webinars which may be qualifying for PD hours. It is the responsibility of the NSIA member to ensure their qualifications are met yearly. If you have any other resources to share which are missing from this calendar, please email: info@nsagrologists.ca
*time not yet known
Conservation of Natural Resources
http://www.conservationwebinars.net/documents/planned-conservation-webinars
Presented in partnership with ACORN and Dalhousie Libraries.
Location: Dalhousie Agriculture Campus, Bible Hill NS
Includes a tour of Seeding Ideas seed library and other campus projects, a seed swap, a resource showcase of useful publications, websites, and tools, networking time, and great workshops and presentations about all aspects of community seed organizing. Hear from organizers around the region about their tips and strategies for managing volunteers, engaging youth, fundraising, partnership building, seed handling & tracking, and more!
More information on registration to come. Please contact Steph Hughes at seed@acornorganic.org with inquiries.
extension. Webinar.
Presenter: Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentucky
extension. Webinar.
2018 All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series.
Presenter: Dr. Nancy Hinkle, University of Georgia.
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Dalhousie Arts Centre
6101 University Avenue, Halifax
Perennia.
$930.00+ HST
1-902-678-7722 (EXT 222)
harenburg@perennia.ca
Prerequisite: A good understanding and working knowledge of food safety management systems is essential.
The SQF Code is a HACCP-based food safety and quality management system that applies to all sectors of the food industry, from primary production to distribution. SQF certification provides assurance that food safety plans have been implemented in agreement with HACCP and relevant regulatory requirements and have proven effective to manage food safety. Understand the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing including system elements, implementation, rating system and audit scoring, so you can implement an effective system.
This course covers food safety requirements only.
Participants will receive a copy of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing, Edition 8.
At the end of the program, you will be able to:
– Describe SQF system elements
– Implement and maintain SQF systems
– Develop, validate and verify your food safety plans and SQF system
– Prepare for SQF certification
– Understand requirements for SQF practitioners and SQF consultants
Who Should Attend?
– Auditors
– Facility managers
– Food safety personnel
– Food service managers and personnel
– Global food safety managers and personnel
– HACCP coordinators and team members
– Owners/operators of food businesses
– Product development managers and personnel
– Production managers / supervisors
– Public health inspectors
– QA/QC managers, technicians, supervisors
– Quality auditors
– Quality systems coordinators
Trainer: Jennifer McCreary, NSF
A light lunch will be provided.
If you have questions regarding the course, contact Helen Arenburg by the phone number or email indicated.
*time not yet known
Conservation of Natural Resources
http://www.conservationwebinars.net/documents/planned-conservation-webinars
extension. Webinar.
Part 5 of 9-part series.
Presenters:
Mark Schonbeck, Virginia Association for Biological Farming
Diana Jenkins, OFRF Research Program Director
AMTS. Webinar.
Presenter: Dr Bill Weiss, PhD, professor at The Ohio State
*time not yet known
Conservation of Natural Resources
http://www.conservationwebinars.net/documents/planned-conservation-webinars
Perennia.
$930.00 + HST
harenburg@perennia.ca
Prerequisite: Candidates must have successfully completed examinable HACCP training, and either Implementing SQF Systems training (minimum: edition 7), or Auditing SQF Systems/Lead SQF Auditor training (minimum: edition 7).
This course is intended for quality, technical and managerial staff working in food manufacturing who seek to understand and differentiate between food safety management and quality management, and who are intending to implement the SQF Quality Code.
Participants will receive a copy of the SQF Quality Code, Edition 8.
At the end of the program, you will be able to:
– Understand the link between product quality and quality management principles;
– Explain the product quality parameters within a food industry sector or facility;
– Apply the HACCP method to monitor and control quality parameters;
– Understand and apply the ‘cost of quality’ model within a facility;
– Apply the PDCA cycle to improve quality outcomes;
– Understand how quality management principles impact on product quality and productivity;
– Apply and improve quality management principles within a facility.
Who Should Attend?
– Auditors
– Facility Managers
– Global Food Safety Personnel
– Food Safety Personnel
– HACCP Personnel
– Owners/Operations of Food Business
– Product Development Personnel
– Production Managers/Supervisors
– QA / QC Personnel
– Quality Auditors
– Quality Systems Coordinators
– Other: Quality Managers
Trainer: Jennifer McCreary, NSF
A light lunch will be provided.
If you have questions regarding the course, please contact Helen Arenburg by the email or phone number provided.
Purdue Agriculture. Women in Agriculture. Webinar.
Presenter: Elysia Rodgers, Purdue Extension Educator
NS Wild Blueberries.
Location: Best Western Hotel, Truro NS
http://www.nswildblueberries.com/events/11-events/14-annual-general-meeting-8a891bc
*time not yet known
Conservation of Natural Resources
http://www.conservationwebinars.net/documents/planned-conservation-webinars
extension. Webinar.
MidAtlantic Women in Agriculture Webinar Series.
Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture.
Location: Best Western Glengarry, Truro, NS
*time not yet known
Conservation of Natural Resources
http://www.conservationwebinars.net/documents/planned-conservation-webinars
extension. Webinar.
Presenter: Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentucky
extension. Webinar.
2018 All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series.
Presenter: Dr. Dan Suiter, Extension Entomologist, UGA Extension
https://learn.extension.org/events/3264