The Michigan State University Product Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources has an upcoming conference that will be a great opportunity for those looking to start up a new business or product idea.
The “Making it in Michigan” Conference will be Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, MI. Visit http://www.makingitinmichigan.msu.edu/ for more information or to register now.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Workshop: Int'l Trends and Markets
International Markets Outlook and Michigan Strategic Positioning Workshop will be Oct. 1 in the Kellogg Center. The event is hosted by the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Economics (AFRE) and the Michigan Agribusiness Association. Read more.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Malcolm Trout Lecture at Michigan State
Michigan State University
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
20th ANNUAL G. MALCOLM TROUT LECTURE
Presents
Catherine W. Donnelly, PhD
Professor, Nutrition and Food Science
University of Vermont
and
Associate Director, Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese
“Are We Paying the Price for the Cheap Food Supply?”
Monday, September 22, 2008
Lincoln Room, Kellogg CenterMichigan State University
6:00 PM Reception
7:00 PM Program
Speaker bio and abstract are available at: http://fshn.msu.edu/
20th ANNUAL G. MALCOLM TROUT LECTURE
Presents
Catherine W. Donnelly, PhD
Professor, Nutrition and Food Science
University of Vermont
and
Associate Director, Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese
“Are We Paying the Price for the Cheap Food Supply?”
Monday, September 22, 2008
Lincoln Room, Kellogg CenterMichigan State University
6:00 PM Reception
7:00 PM Program
Speaker bio and abstract are available at: http://fshn.msu.edu/
Friday, September 12, 2008
The Transformation of Supply Chains and the "Wicked Problem" of Sustainability
On September 16, Tuesday, Prof. Chris Peterson will present a talk, "The Transformation of Supply Chains and the 'Wicked Problem' of Sustainability: Aligning Knowledge, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership".
Michigan State University, Agricultural Hall, Room 75, at 12pm-1pm.
How to write an Academic Journal Article
On September 24, Wednesday, Prof. Tom Reardon will present, "How to write an Academic Journal Article".
Time: 2:30 pm-5:30 pm.
Place: Michigan State University, Natural Resources, Room 150.
AFDO Scholarships
The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) is an international, nonprofit organization whose members are concerned with the development and enforcement of uniform food, drug and other consumer protection laws. Through its committees and the efforts of its Regular and Associate members, AFDO supports legislation, develops and circulates “model bills,” publishes information circulars and generally works to aid in the overall implementation of sound and effective consumer protection regulation.
In 1981, AFDO established a scholarship fund with the excess funds from the 75th Anniversary of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act celebration. The George M. Burditt Scholarship and Betsy B. Woodward Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 each will be awarded annually to a worthy recipient who is in their third or fourth year of college. A third scholarship was created in June 2008 entitled the Denise C. Rooney Scholarship. This award is also worth $1,500 and will be awarded annually.
The following qualifications and conditions have been established for the award recipients:
The recipients should have demonstrated a desire to serve in a career of research, regulatory work, quality control, or teaching in an area related to some aspect of foods, drugs or consumer product safety; should have demonstrated leadership capabilities; and must have at least a 3.0 grade point average during the first two years of undergraduate study.
To apply, in addition to completing an application, an official and complete college transcript must be submitted along with letters of recommendation from two faculty members. Applications must be submitted by February 1st to be considered for the current year’s award. All applications and required materials must be submitted to Dr. Joanne M. Brown, Chair, AFDO Awards Committee by February 1, 2009.
To download an application please visit: http://www.afdo.org/afdo/Awards/scholarship.cfm
In 1981, AFDO established a scholarship fund with the excess funds from the 75th Anniversary of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act celebration. The George M. Burditt Scholarship and Betsy B. Woodward Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 each will be awarded annually to a worthy recipient who is in their third or fourth year of college. A third scholarship was created in June 2008 entitled the Denise C. Rooney Scholarship. This award is also worth $1,500 and will be awarded annually.
The following qualifications and conditions have been established for the award recipients:
The recipients should have demonstrated a desire to serve in a career of research, regulatory work, quality control, or teaching in an area related to some aspect of foods, drugs or consumer product safety; should have demonstrated leadership capabilities; and must have at least a 3.0 grade point average during the first two years of undergraduate study.
To apply, in addition to completing an application, an official and complete college transcript must be submitted along with letters of recommendation from two faculty members. Applications must be submitted by February 1st to be considered for the current year’s award. All applications and required materials must be submitted to Dr. Joanne M. Brown, Chair, AFDO Awards Committee by February 1, 2009.
To download an application please visit: http://www.afdo.org/afdo/Awards/scholarship.cfm
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Food Labeling Workshop
Food Labeling Workshop
The Institute for Food Laws & Regulations will present a Food Labeling WorkshopJuly 19-20, 2007 at Michigan State University.
For more information, visit http://www.iflr.msu.edu/label.html.
The Institute for Food Laws & Regulations will present a Food Labeling WorkshopJuly 19-20, 2007 at Michigan State University.
For more information, visit http://www.iflr.msu.edu/label.html.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Neal Fortin Appointed Director
Neal Fortin has accepted appointment as the Director of the Institute for Food Laws & Regulations (IFLR) at Michigan State University. As Director, Professor Fortin will lead the IFLR and its International Food Law Distance Education Certificate Program. IFLR offers region and topic-specific food law courses taught by an international network of food science academic and legal professionals. Students from over 80 countries have participated in these courses via the Internet.
“With globalization increasing,” said Director Fortin, “an understanding of the legal complexities of food regulation is vital to the free trade of food and agricultural products across national boundaries.”
The IFLR International Food Law Distance Education Certificate Program was the 2003 Winner of the Excellence Award in College and University Distance Education from the American Distance Education Consortium (ADEC) under the leadership of its Founding Director Emeritus, Dr. P. Vincent Hegarty. The eight courses offered include an overview course on International Food Laws and Regulations, four region-specific courses—Food Regulation in the United States, European Union, Canada and Latin America—and three topic-specific courses—Codex Alimentarius (The Food Code), OIE (The World Organisation on Animal Health) and the IPPC (International Plant Protection Convention) http://vu.msu.edu/preview/anr-ifl/.
“I am looking forward to working closely with colleagues in academia, agriculture and food industries, and government agencies,” said Director Fortin, “along with the non-governmental organizations important in international food law.”
Before joining the faculty full time, Mr. Fortin was an attorney concentrating in food and drug law, food safety, food labeling, ingredient evaluation, and advertising. Mr. Fortin is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Michigan State University College of Law, where he teaches food and drug law, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, where he teaches a course on nutrition law and policy. Previously, Neal Fortin was manager of the food service regulatory program for the Michigan Department of Agriculture. In this role, he was the primary drafter of the Michigan Food Law of 2000, which streamlined Michigan’s food safety requirements and strengthened and updated food safety standards for changes in science.
Professor Fortin holds a Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude, from the Michigan State University College of Law. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Michigan and Newman University.
We are delighted that Director Fortin will apply his many talents to the administration of the IFLR. Please join us in congratulating Neal Fortin in his new capacity. He can be contacted at 404 Agriculture Hall, by phone at 517-355-8295, or via email at fortinne@msu.edu.
“With globalization increasing,” said Director Fortin, “an understanding of the legal complexities of food regulation is vital to the free trade of food and agricultural products across national boundaries.”
The IFLR International Food Law Distance Education Certificate Program was the 2003 Winner of the Excellence Award in College and University Distance Education from the American Distance Education Consortium (ADEC) under the leadership of its Founding Director Emeritus, Dr. P. Vincent Hegarty. The eight courses offered include an overview course on International Food Laws and Regulations, four region-specific courses—Food Regulation in the United States, European Union, Canada and Latin America—and three topic-specific courses—Codex Alimentarius (The Food Code), OIE (The World Organisation on Animal Health) and the IPPC (International Plant Protection Convention) http://vu.msu.edu/preview/anr-ifl/.
“I am looking forward to working closely with colleagues in academia, agriculture and food industries, and government agencies,” said Director Fortin, “along with the non-governmental organizations important in international food law.”
Before joining the faculty full time, Mr. Fortin was an attorney concentrating in food and drug law, food safety, food labeling, ingredient evaluation, and advertising. Mr. Fortin is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Michigan State University College of Law, where he teaches food and drug law, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, where he teaches a course on nutrition law and policy. Previously, Neal Fortin was manager of the food service regulatory program for the Michigan Department of Agriculture. In this role, he was the primary drafter of the Michigan Food Law of 2000, which streamlined Michigan’s food safety requirements and strengthened and updated food safety standards for changes in science.
Professor Fortin holds a Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude, from the Michigan State University College of Law. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Michigan and Newman University.
We are delighted that Director Fortin will apply his many talents to the administration of the IFLR. Please join us in congratulating Neal Fortin in his new capacity. He can be contacted at 404 Agriculture Hall, by phone at 517-355-8295, or via email at fortinne@msu.edu.
Saturday, July 08, 2006
About the Institute
The Institute for Food Laws and Regulations at Michigan State University is dedicated to providing a global perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the international food trade through our Study Abroad Program, Internet Food Law Certificate Program, workshops, lectures and seminars. Our faculty comprises a network of domestic and international food law and food science professionals.
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