UMass Food Science Extension

03/23/2026

🎉 Calling All UMass Food Science Alumni! 🎉
Join us for an unforgettable Alumni Weekend celebrating our community, our history, and the future of Food Science at UMass!
📅 April 10–11
⏰ Registration Deadline: April 1
🔗 Register here:

Registration Categories Student: Currently enrolled  Young Alumni: 2022-2025 class years Alumni: 2021 and earlier class years You may enter guest information on the following page. 

10/10/2025

Please share the promocode “Acidifed_BPCS25” for a reduced rate (Save $250!). The offer ends today, Oct 10th!

BETTER PROCESS CONTROL SCHOOL – Acidified Foods Only
📍 Worcester Food Hub | 📅 2-Day In-Person Training | 💵 $700
Get FDA & USDA certified in acidified food processing! This hands-on course covers microbiology, sanitation, thermal processing, and container closure evaluation—designed for processors of shelf-stable acidified foods (21 CFR 114).
✅ FDA-approved training manual
✅ Lunch & coffee breaks
✅ Digital certificate (≥80% exam score)
✅ Taught by UMass Amherst faculty
🔗 Register here and meet regulatory requirements with confidence! https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/value-added-food/events/better-process-control-school-2-day-acidified-only

09/18/2025

Better Process Control School – Acidified Foods Only
📍 Worcester Food Hub | 📅 2-Day In-Person Training | 💵 $650
Get FDA & USDA certified in acidified food processing! This hands-on course covers microbiology, sanitation, thermal processing, and container closure evaluation—designed for processors of shelf-stable acidified foods (21 CFR 114).
✅ FDA-approved training manual
✅ Lunch & coffee breaks
✅ Digital certificate (≥80% exam score)
✅ Taught by UMass Amherst faculty
🔗 Register now and meet regulatory requirements with confidence!
https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/value-added-food/events/better-process-control-school-2-day-acidified-only

Event date/time Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 4, 2025 : All day Event Type In-person Event location Worcester Food Hub, 2 Washington Square, Worcester, MA 01604 Wocester Food Hub Union Station 2 Washington Square Worcester, MA 01604 United States Price 650.00  Program DescriptionThis FDA- and USDA-approved...