Classes
A large part of our mission at the University of Idaho Food Technology Center (FTC) is to educate and assist food companies with food related issues as well as make the facility, equipment and training available to entrepreneurs that wish to produce packaged food products for resale. For entrepreneurs or small food processors wishing to utilize the full services of the FTC, we ask that everyone first complete at least one of the following prerequisite courses designed to provide the basics of operating a food production company; including, but not limited to, basic business knowledge, food safety, labeling and government regulations, and what to expect as your business grows ($150).
Option A — Online (at your own pace): Introduction to Food Manufacturing — offered through TechHelp.
Option B — In Person (one day class): Developing Your Food Product Idea: Getting Started in a Food Business, Friday, April 25, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (lunch will be provided). Class registration form (pdf) to be emailed to ftc@uidaho.edu.
Based on your products and/or process, there may be additional training required by the University of Idaho, the FDA or Idaho Department of Health and Welfare before legally manufacturing your product.
Additional Classes We Offer
Check back regularly to watch for any new classes or training opportunities.
Would you like to receive a notification when we schedule any new classes? Email ftc@uidaho.edu.
- In Person (Caldwell): Developing Your Food Product Idea: Getting Started in a Packaged Food Product Business, Friday, April 25, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (lunch will be provided). Class registration form (pdf) to be emailed to ftc@uidaho.edu.
Based on your products and/or process, there may be additional training required by the University of Idaho, the FDA or Idaho State Department of Health.
The mission of the University of Idaho Food Technology Center is to provide a facility and resources to assist food companies with food related issues that involve processing, research and development, marketing, industry education and business strategy.
Entrepreneurs interested in becoming an FTC client should complete this application.
General questions about the FTC facility services or entrepreneurs with questions about becoming an FTC client should email Cini Baumhoff or 208-795-5331.