Maryland Food Ventures Online Course

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you will learn important information regarding starting or expanding a value-added food business in Maryland. Course topics include Product Development, Food Safety & Licensing, as well as Financing.

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Course Introduction

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Course Instructions & Introduction Survey

Section 1: Getting Started

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Getting Started: How to Use Risk Management to Plan for Success (5:13)
Guest Spotlight: How Maryland Department of Health Fits into Your Food Business (10:45)
Food Safety Jargon (9:43)

Section 2: Product Development

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The Product Development Process (7:05)
Using Market Research to Develop Your Product (13:42)
Scaling Up (18:45)
Allergens and Your Product (10:15)
Labeling Your Product (13:00)
Case Study: Rise by Brianna (33:33)

Section 3: Economics of Your Food Business

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Pricing Your Product (20:31)
Marketing (38:53)
Farm Business Planning (16:20)
Financing and Recordkeeping for Your Enterprise (14:19)

Post Course Evaluation

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Post-Course Survey & Thank You Message

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Maryland Food Ventures

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