Jersey Value-Added 101 Workshop

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 24-25, 2020

Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf, Bettendorf, Iowa

FOR EVERY JERSEY OWNER ASKING, “SHOULD I PROCESS MY OWN MILK?”

• “The marketplace has more opportunity than ever.” Our expert presenters—Neville McNaughton, master cheese maker and facility design; and Jim Gage, business strategist and marketing; explain why.
• Draw upon the experience and advice of Neville and Jim to develop a strategy for success. They will show you how to look at what you have from the ground up, what products to make, how to set up your facility, and then sell what you produce.
• Entrepreneurs in Jersey value-added products will share their stories.
• Visit Cinnamon Ridge Farms, a Jersey beef and cheese Value-Added operation.

Workshop Schedule

• Tuesday, March 24:  7:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., includes breakfast, lunch, and  bus transportation to Cinnamon Ridge Farm
• Wednesday, March 25:  8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., includes breakfast and lunch.

Topics To Be Covered

• PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES and CHALLENGES
• PRODUCT EVALUATION and CONSUMER DEMAND
• FACILITIES and TECHNOLOGY
• FOOD SAFETY and REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
• MARKETING and SALES
• GAINING EXPERTISE and TRAINING

Location: Isle Casino Hotel, Bettendorf, Iowa

1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, IA, 52722

Reservations: Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf, Bettendorf, IA. NAJ room rate $89 per night, plus tax, through March 15. Phone 1-800-843-4753 (Group code NAJ320) or book online.

SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS WORKSHOP. ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS UNTIL FULL.

NAJ Member Fee, $300    Non-Members, $400    

  The fee includes all workshop sessions, materials, tour bus, provided meals.

Register online below. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) must be completed.

If you do not wish to register online, print registration form (download in Excel)  and mail with payment to National All-Jersey Inc., 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362.