Food Professionals Management Program

The Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan, in partnership with food industry consultants and faculty from the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources, invites agri-food professionals to participate in the Food Professionals Management Program. Possible participants include executives, managers and representatives of retailers, food processors, food service organizations and other agri-businesses.

This intensive program will be delivered over four months. Two days of training and hands-on exercises will be devoted to each of the four modules.

Only 24 of the highest potential businesses and individuals will be accepted into the program, which runs from January 14 to April 16, 2009.

Every hour of this program is filled with relevant information and application of the tools being learned. The modules are spaced so each participant has sufficient time to apply what they have learned and is able to bring questions to the next session.

The Food Professionals Management Program is designed to deliver knowledge that will move businesses forward. Participants are able to apply what they learn in the program to their businesses immediately, utilizing the academic and industry experts available to guide them.

The Program is designed for agri-food businesses with a high potential for growth. The businesses that will benefit the most from this program are those that are growing and ready to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the Program.

The curriculum is designed to be practical and directly applicable to the unique needs of each participant. The information presented will be based on the most relevant and current industry knowledge and trends. 

In addition to the curriculum, the program will bring together industry peers who will be able to explore common issues and challenges and develop links.

April 16, 2009
Food Professionals Management Program announces first graduates: please click here to open a PDF version of the news release.

For further information, please contact:

Trina Schmid, Program Coordinator
Phone: (306) 966-2222
Email: trina.schmid@usask.ca

To apply for the program, please fill out the form below and send it to:

Lesley Dirkson
Phone: (306) 975-6847
Fax: (306) 975-6850
Email: dirksonl@agcouncil.ca

FPMP Brochure and Application Form (PDF)