Short Course & Symposia
Dairy Processing Operations Workshop
February 8-9, 2023
This workshop focuses on the fundamentals and building blocks of dairy processing. Hands-on demonstrations in the pilot plant, equipment displays/demos. Instructors: Cal Poly faculty and staff, industry representatives, equipment and process suppliers, expert consultants
Register here:
https://calpoly.irisregistration.com/Form/Dairy-Operations-Workshop-Cal-Poly-2023
Hotel Recommendations:
Quality Suites San Luis Obispo - Special Rate for Short Course: $135 (1 person) or $159 (2 people). Ask for Cal Poly Short Course Group Name when making Reservations - (805) 541-5001
Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo - Special Rate for Short Course: $169 - Ask for Cal Poly Short Course Special Rate when making reservation.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
Future Courses
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Advanced Cheese Making
April 11-12, 2023
This workshop will feature extensive hands-on cheese making in the pilot plant, and introduce students to feta, fresh/farmers cheese, Italian and global cheese varieties. No pre-requisites needed. For more info: klees@calpoly.edu
Registration coming soon. Get notified when it goes live here.
Hispanic Cheeses and Functionality
June 21-22, 2023
Dairy Products Technology Center, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, in collaboration with Fresno State and International faculty.
Attendees will learn about the major varietals of Hispanic cheeses, their manufacture, characteristics and applications. Hands-on cheese making in the creamery. No pre-requisites needed. For more info: klees@calpoly.edu
Registration coming soon. Get notified when it goes live here.
Frozen Desserts Innovation from Gelato to Novelties
September 19-20, 2023
Explore hot industry trends and learn how to formulate basic mixes to achieve nutritional and product targets. Fundamentals of mixing and freezing. Hands-on manufacture of innovative formulations in the pilot plant. A lot of tastings! No pre-requisites needed. For more info: klees@calpoly.edu
Registration coming soon. Get notified when it goes live here.
Dairy Products Processing & Packaging Innovation Conference 2024
Date: TBD
Registration coming soon. Get notified when it goes live here.