AFDO Produce Committee Year-End Meeting
Agenda: Stay tuned for more details. Meeting Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612315719?pwd=DyOAGnbBibM5xUxAUB9vRU0XgZTYJY.1Meeting ID: 161 231 5719 Passcode: 106125📆 Add to Calendar
Event Location: Virtual event
Basic Inspections and Investigations Course for New Manufactured and Retail Regulators
About This course provides basic and fundamental learning opportunities for new food regulators who have responsibilities for conducting routine and non-routine inspections, conducting investigations, and collecting product samples for analysis by a laboratory. This training will benefit those who have learned from ORA LearnED web-based training courses and will include live activities and exercises in …
Freezing & Frozen Food Safety Webinar: Maximizing Nutrition, Convenience & Affordability
ABOUT Learn about the microbial risks involved and common challenges consumers face when handling and preparing frozen food, especially for vulnerable subpopulations. Also discuss the importance of following preparation and cooking instructions, some at-risk behaviors and resources, and ways to communicate best practices in working toward the Healthy People 2030 goal of helping consumers “consistently follow …
Foodborne Illness in the United States: New Estimates for Major Pathogens
About Estimating the number of illnesses caused by foodborne pathogens is critical for allocating resources and prioritizing interventions. In a free webinar at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 24, Dr. Elaine Scallan Walter, professor of epidemiology with the Colorado School of Public Health, will present new estimates of domestically acquired foodborne illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths in …
Catalyst Food Leadership Summit
Virtual Leadership Summit Centers on Shaping Culture and Driving Results Catalyst Food Leaders holds its free leadership summit on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET. The event will feature industry experts, thought leaders, and executives all sharing their real-world experiences on aligning culture with goals, making a breakthrough leadership shift, …
Doing More With Less: How to Streamline Your Operation When Funding Is Cut
About Tight budgets don’t have to mean reduced effectiveness. This webinar will introduce tools to identify inefficiencies, streamline operations, and maintain performance despite funding cuts. Learn how to align processes with your program’s goals, enhance efficiency, and stay focused. Join us for practical strategies to do more with less. In response to the challenges regulatory …
Holding Steady: How to Lean Into Resilience
About Discover how to guide yourself and others more confidently through times of uncertainty and transformation — without losing the personal, human touch. In this engaging and interactive session, you’ll learn practical ways to foster emotional resilience, empathy, and open communication. Through real-life examples and hands-on activities, we’ll explore how to build trust, support personal …
Leading Through Change: Strategies for Navigating Uncertainty in Public Service
About Change is a constant in public service, but uncertainty can make it challenging to adapt. In this one-hour webinar, we’ll explore practical strategies for navigating change with confidence and resilience. Designed for government professionals, this session will provide insights on managing transitions, maintaining a steady course amid uncertainty, and fostering a mindset that supports …
Best Practices for Handling Budget Cuts to Food Safety Programs
About As a Food Program Manager, you already know government budgeting can be challenging, particularly during difficult times. As you’re facing even tougher budget cuts this year, AFDO has developed specific guidance designed to help you prepare for the loss of grant funds, including determining strategies, evaluating resources, and determining how those resources are allocated …
Root Cause Analysis for Retail Food Safety
About This virtual course consists of four 4.5-hour sessions and will have activities and exercises. Develop the skills needed to define the problem, collect data, determine the “why” of the violation or outbreak, and identify solutions by applying the concepts of root cause analysis to reduce risk factor violation occurrence and enhance foodborne illness outbreak investigations. …
