September 13, 2023
Northeast Texas Community College, in partnership with the Raw Milk Institute, will host a one-day intensive seminar on September 23rd that will cover a variety of topics relevant to the production of low-risk raw milk. Anyone interested in learning more about raw milk can benefit from this hands-on training!
The training will be held at the NTCC Ag Center and costs $25. For more info contact Tom Ramler at 903-434-8175 or tramler@ntcc.edu
Why you should attend:
- Risk Analysis and Management Planning (RAMP)
- The risks from grass to glass
- The science of biofilms and pathogens
- Udder hygiene procedures, before and after milking
- Equipment and where risks are found inside of systems
- Cleaning and sanitizing equipment
- Farm biosecurity planning
The business of raw milk
- Learning from others crises: Review of past recalls and real life case studies
- Raw milk benefits and teaching methods for consumers
- How to build and protect a raw milk brand
- Discussions and answer all questions
- Learn benefits and risks associated with raw milk
Available new technology
- Hands on training in the use of Charm Peel Plates on-farm testing
- Discussion of test & hold business model
Micro dairy farm visit
- Dairy on a budget
- Micro dairy processing room
- Bottling from a 30 gallon vat cooler
