Food Safety Training

2014 UEDA SummitAwards of ExcellenceTalent Development

Meat Science Extension

Food Safety Training

• Food and beverage processing is important to Iowa’s economy

25% of the manufacturing sector

5.8 billion in annual sales

52,000 jobs• Foodborne illness is a serious threat to

consumers and food processing companies

Meat Science Extension

West Liberty FoodsFood Safety Training

• In 2003 West Liberty Foods formed a partnership with Iowa State University

• Food safety training is jointly taught by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and West Liberty Foods staff

• 425 classes held - 4,630 trained at Mount Pleasant, Iowa• Iowa State University reviews and updates materials,

provides education for trainers• 2007 West Liberty Foods opened a plant in Tremonton, Utah

Meat Science Extension

West Liberty FoodsFood Safety Training

Meat Science Extension

West Liberty FoodsFood Safety Summit

October, 2008 44 Participants representing 31 Companies

Meat Science Extension

West Liberty FoodsFood Safety Training

Unique Characteristics• Need to complete before working in plant• Awarded a CEU from Iowa State University• Program shared with competitors

Important Attributes• Consistent, long program life• Addresses different learning styles• One-on-one interaction• Highly motivational to participants

Meat Science Extension

Meat Science Extension Programs

• Food safety, regulatory compliance, meat science and business sustainability

• Programs for Iowa Meat Processors

• Programs regional, national and international in scope

Meat Science Extension

Meat Science ExtensionSausage and Processed Meat Short Course Series

Meat Science Extension

Meat Science ExtensionShort Course and Seminar Programs

Meat Science Extension

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# of Client companies by size (last 4 years)

Documented Impact in IowaMeat Science Extension Programs

In the last 4 years clients have reported

• 174 million in increased sales• Nearly 5 million in cost savings• 650 jobs added or retained