5th Annual NC State University Hands-on Farmstead Cheesemaking Short Course

Submitted by Karen on Sun, 2008-08-17 08:35.

December 3-5, 2008

Raleigh, NC

This Course is designed to convey the basic concepts of Farmstead cheese production including basic sanitation and milk processing, basic and cheese microbiology, quality control, hands-on cheesemaking and packaging / labeling issues. For more information on the course contact Gary Cartwright at gcart@unity.ncsu.edu or 919-513-2488.

Who Should Attend
The content of this course is directed at individuals that are investigating the requirements of Farmstead cheese making, prepared to begin or already making Farmstead cheese.

Date, Location, & Accommodations
The course will begin on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. and end on Friday, December 5 at 4:00 p.m. It will be held on the NC State University campus. Class location and hotel suggestions and rates will be provided at a later date.

Fee
Fee for the short course is $550 for registrations postmarked by September 26, 2008 and $650 after September 28. Fee includes short course materials, lunches and breaks. Hotel and other meals are not included.

Applications must be postmarked by September 26, 2008. Class is filled on a ?First Come? basis. For application forms and further information contact Dr. Gary D. Cartwright, Pilot Plant Coordinator
North Carolina State University
Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences

Direct: 919.513.2488 Dairy: 919.515.2760
Mobile: 919.795.9110 Fax: 919.515.3643
Email: gary_cartwright@ncsu.edu

Agenda:
Basic Cleaning and Sanitation
Overview of Milk Processing and Regulations
Milk and Milk Components
Basic Microbiology
Fermented Foods-Microbiology and Phage Control
Overview of Cheesemaking: Basic Steps and Chemistry
Specialty Cheese
Hands-on Production of Milled Cheddar, Farmers Cheese and either Feta or Fresh Mozzarella
Hands-on Quality Testing
Animal Feed and Nutrition
Farmstead Business Economics
Packaging and Labeling Issues

Speakers:
Dr. MaryAnne Drake, NCSU
Dr. Dave Barbano, Cornell University
Mr. Dave Potter, Dairy Connection, Inc.
Dr. John Rushing, NCSU
Dr. Steve Washburn, NCSU
Dr. Geoff Benson, NCSU
Mr. Gary Cartwright, NCSU
Mr. Ron Fish, NCDA & CS
Mr. Tommy Harrell, NCDA & CS
And others.