Ebert, "Bert" Giberson, a long time WAFP supporter died Monday, April 8th, 2013. Bert was 97 and is survived by his wife Dorthy, five children, fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

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Ms. Stephanie McCauley - WSU & Ms. Kate Sweitzer - WSU

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Washington Association for Food Protection Events are produced through the generosity of many individuals and companies. We are highly appreciative of the support our community provides. Follow this link to find out more about sponsorship and this years sponsors.

The Washington Association for Food Protection 2012-2013 Annual Conference was held in Chelan September 25th - 27th.

Milwaukee (AP) -- The federal government has launched a new livestock identification program to help agriculture officials to quickly track livestock in cases of disease.

The Food Safety Modernization Act will significantly impact growers, packers and processors in the coming years. Members of the food industry have the opportunity to submit comments to FDA on the proposed rules that will be used to regulate the food industry in the coming years. There is need to be familiar with the proposed rules in order to submit relevant comments to FDA by the May 16, 2013 deadline. A multi-state team involving universities and regulatory agencies in partnership with FDA is offering five opportunities to review teh proposed rules. See attached link for more detailed information, dates and locations.