Indoor Ag-Con has once again partnered with Ceres University, a leading provider of ICET-accredited food safety training and certification, to host two CEA Food Safety Workshops. Scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025 from 8:30am-5:30pm at Westgate Las Vegas, the "Internal Review Programs for Food Safety Managers & Quality Assurance Personnel" and "Executive Level Food Safety" workshops are meant to educate and provide attendees with HACCP Certification.

Las Vegas, NV (January 8, 2025) — Building on the success of the 2024 pre-event workshop, Indoor Ag-Con is excited to announce its continued partnership with Ceres University to host two comprehensive CEA Food Safety Workshops ahead of the 2025 Indoor Ag-Con trade show, scheduled for March 11-12 at the Westgate Las Vegas. This workshop series, tailored for professionals in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and vertical farming industries, will offer food safety managers, quality assurance personnel, and executives a valuable opportunity to expand their knowledge and revalidate HACCP Certification. Whether you're an established industry leader or a newcomer to CEA, these sessions will provide valuable insights to enhance your knowledge and operations.

Attendees will gain critical insights into the latest best practices, technologies, and regulations shaping the future of safe, sustainable food production. Food safety is a top priority for producers, regulators, and consumers alike, and the workshops aim to address the unique challenges and opportunities within the CEA sector.

"Indoor Ag-Con has always been about driving innovation in agriculture, and food safety is at its core to ensure a sustainable and secure food future," said Brian Sullivan, CEO of Indoor Ag-Con. "These workshops will empower industry professionals to meet and exceed the highest safety standards, while optimizing their growing systems."

The CEA Food Safety Workshops, scheduled for March 10, 2025, will feature two sessions:
Workshop One: Internal Review Programs for Food Safety Managers & Quality Assurance Personnel
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Attendees will gain valuable insights into developing and auditing internal food safety programs, a requirement for GFSI-certified organizations. Attendees of this accredited class can earn a total of three Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Workshop Two: Executive Level Food Safety
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
This workshop offers an executive perspective on managing food safety programs effectively. Attendees will explore the essentials of quality assurance, critical aspects of food safety program management, methods for addressing customer inquiries and more.

Participants attending both workshops can earn a revalidation of their HACCP Certification for an additional four years. Each workshop is priced at $600, with a discounted rate of $995 for both.

Partnering with Indoor Ag-Con to bring back the CEA Food Safety Workshop is a valuable opportunity," said Karl Kolb, Ph.D., President of Ceres University. "Our goal is to help CEA professionals build effective food safety practices. This workshop will provide clear, practical approaches that attendees can apply to improve their food safety programs."

In addition to workshop attendance, registration includes access to the Indoor Ag-Con Expo Hall on March 11-12, providing participants with entry to the trade show floor, presentations in the Expo Theater, and a Welcome Happy Hour.

For more details and registration for the CEA Food Safety Workshop, visit www.indoor.ag/ceafoodsafety.

ABOUT CERES UNIVERSITY
Ceres University is a leading provider of ICET-accredited food safety training and certification. With a mission to enhance food safety and quality through education, Ceres University equips professionals in the food industry with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their careers and ensure the highest standards of safety and quality. More information - www.ceres.university

ABOUT INDOOR AG-CON
Founded in 2013, Indoor Ag-Con has emerged as the largest trade show and conference for vertical farming | greenhouse |controlled environment agriculture. Its events are crop-agnostic and touch all sectors of the business, covering produce, legal cannabis | hemp, alternate protein and non-food crops. More information, visit www.indoor.ag.


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