Association of Food and Drug Officials

Association of Food and Drug Officials

Many perspectives, one voice, since 1896.

Program Manager Workshop 

Start January 13, 2026

End June 5, 2026

In-Person & Virtual

About

The course is designed to provide insight into key knowledge points that food program managers need to effectively implement their programs. Topics during the course include media relations, emergency response, integrated food safety systems, budgeting, human resources, legal and regulatory authorities, compliance, enforcement, and more.

Note: By application only. Please email pkennelly@afdo.org for more information or to express your interest. 

Who Should Attend

New, existing, and future program leaders currently employed by federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies

Location

Three virtual sessions and one in-person session in Columbus, Ohio

Travel

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Course Length

  • January 13, 2026 – 4 hours (VIRTUAL) 11:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST 
  • March 12, 2026 – 4 hours (VIRTUAL) 11:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST 
  • May 5, 2026 – 4 hours (VIRTUAL) 11:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST 
  • June 5, 2026 –  8 hours (IN-PERSON) at AFDO Annual Educational Conference in Columbus, Ohio 

Seat Limit

24 spots available (can expand up to 30)

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AFDO

The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) is a regulatory organization that connects food and medical-products safety stakeholders and impacts the regulatory environment by shaping sound, science-based rules, law, regulations, and sharing best practices that protect public health.