Academy Webinar: Agricultural and Food Production Practices: Sorting Out the Science on Nutrition and Food Safety
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Thursday, July 26, 2012
2 p.m. Eastern, 1 p.m. Central, 11a.m. Pacific
Register for this Academy Webinar at the special discounted rate of $99. You must use the link below to receive this $10 savings.
Three knowledgeable industry experts-- a USDA researcher, a university executive and a trade information spokesperson-- will sort the wheat from the chaff on nutrition and safety of organic and conventional foods and food production systems. They will discuss the challenges and rewards of various agricultural methods. Learn what is myth and what is science and how to communicate the truth to your clients and consumers.
Objectives
•Explain what the current science says about the nutrition and safety of organic and conventional foods.
•Describe the contributions of different methods of food production to the overall food supply.
•Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a variety of food production methods.
•Describe consumer perceptions of modern food production, processing and technology.
•Communicate effectively with clients about the different food production methods.
Presenters
•David M. Klurfeld, PhD, National Program Leader, Human Nutrition, USDA Agricultural Service, Beltsville, MD
•Mark McLellan, PhD, Vice President for Research and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Utah State University, Logan, UT
•Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RD, LD, FADA, Senior Vice President, Nutrition and Food Safety, International Food Information Council
CPE Hours 2.0 CPE Level 1
Suggested Learning Need Codes: 8018, 8040, 8050, 4070, 6020, 1130, 2030
Use this special link to register at the discounted rate:
http://online.krm.com/iebms/reg/reg_p1_form.aspx?oc=10&ct=0016359D&eventid=18860
You can also register by phone directly with KRM Information Services at 800-775-7654 and tell them you in which DPG you are a member. If you are an individual registering for a site alone, the rate is $79 and the DPG discount would not apply.
Contact Information:
http://online.krm.com/iebms/reg/reg_p1_form.aspx?oc=10&ct=0016359D&eventid=18860
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2 p.m. Eastern, 1 p.m. Central, 11a.m. Pacific
Register for this Academy Webinar at the special discounted rate of $99. You must use the link below to receive this $10 savings.
Three knowledgeable industry experts-- a USDA researcher, a university executive and a trade information spokesperson-- will sort the wheat from the chaff on nutrition and safety of organic and conventional foods and food production systems. They will discuss the challenges and rewards of various agricultural methods. Learn what is myth and what is science and how to communicate the truth to your clients and consumers.
Objectives
•Explain what the current science says about the nutrition and safety of organic and conventional foods.
•Describe the contributions of different methods of food production to the overall food supply.
•Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a variety of food production methods.
•Describe consumer perceptions of modern food production, processing and technology.
•Communicate effectively with clients about the different food production methods.
Presenters
•David M. Klurfeld, PhD, National Program Leader, Human Nutrition, USDA Agricultural Service, Beltsville, MD
•Mark McLellan, PhD, Vice President for Research and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Utah State University, Logan, UT
•Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RD, LD, FADA, Senior Vice President, Nutrition and Food Safety, International Food Information Council
CPE Hours 2.0 CPE Level 1
Suggested Learning Need Codes: 8018, 8040, 8050, 4070, 6020, 1130, 2030
Use this special link to register at the discounted rate:
http://online.krm.com/iebms/reg/reg_p1_form.aspx?oc=10&ct=0016359D&eventid=18860
You can also register by phone directly with KRM Information Services at 800-775-7654 and tell them you in which DPG you are a member. If you are an individual registering for a site alone, the rate is $79 and the DPG discount would not apply.
Contact Information:
http://online.krm.com/iebms/reg/reg_p1_form.aspx?oc=10&ct=0016359D&eventid=18860
