The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) resulted in the Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) rule. This rule requires that all workers employed by a food company must be qualified individuals. To be a qualified individual each employee must receive annual training in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. The rule also uses the […]
Preventive Controls for Human Food Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training Three-day (20 hours) training June 22, 2022 (9 am - 4:30 pm), June 23, 2022 (9 am - 4:30 pm), and June 24, 2022 (9 am - 4:30 pm) Appel Farms Cheese Shop 6605 Northwest Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248 The class is being offered […]
WASCA is proud to present the first event in a series of "Meet the Cheesemakers" seminars to be held around the state. This talk will feature a panel discussion with cheesemakers and a guided tasting of some of their cheeses. Following the 90-minute seminar, we will have a 30-minute meet-and-greet session with the cheesemakers. Our […]
The Cheese and Meat Festival proudly benefits the Washington State Cheesemakers Association (WASCA). With the recent boom in artisan shops across the Pacific Northwest the Cheese and Meat Festival aims to showcase products that you would see on a “charcuterie board” and items that pair with the board. Think cheeses, meats, pickles, breads, etc. The […]
***UPDATE: TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED.*** Thank you to everyone who signed up for our event; we look forward to seeing you! Come learn about cheese, cheesemakers, and cheesemaking in Washington state! This fun and delicious educational seminar will be led by Courtney Johnson, Executive Director of the Washington State Cheesemakers Association. Dr. […]
WASCA's 2023 Annual Membership Meeting will be held in person with a virtual option on Friday, January 27, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Butcher's Table in Seattle. Our guest speaker this year will be a panel of local chefs and restaurateurs who will be available to talk about cheese in the professional […]
