MGFPA's Food For Thought Forum 2016

Join us for a day of information exchange
and business to business networking!

Special Pre-Forum Educational Session for Grocers & Meat Producers
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Starts at 10:30 a.m. Meat Grinding Rules Adopted
Michele Pfannenstiel, Dirigo Food Safety

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FORUM AGENDA

12:00 p.m. Welcome & Lunch
Featuring Members' Food & Beverages

1:00 p.m. Membership Benefits & Strategic Plan

2:15 p.m. Food Safety – Are You Prepared?

3:15 p.m. Legislative Leadership & Roundtable

- State Sales Tax - Peter Beaulieu, Maine Revenue Services
- GMO Labeling - Jim Harrison, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
- Minimum Wage
- Local Movements & Citizens Initiatives

4:15 p.m. Market Ready Program Educational Video Series Preview

5:00 p.m. Wine & Beer Reception
Featuring Members' beverages and local products!

Registration Fee:
Member Early Bird Special: $20 - Ends 3/11/16
Non-Member Rate: $35

Member Incentive: Bring a new member and your fee is waived!

Maine Food Products Sampling Stations:
Members are invited to bring samples to be featured at lunch and throughout the afternoon. *Please plan to arrive by 11:45 a.m. ready to set up your product.

Thank you to our Sponsors: