Cornell Dairy Processing Bootcamp

Franklinville, NY (January 22, 2024) - Cornell Dairy Processing Bootcamp, in partnership with Great Lakes Cheese, eagerly announces their scheduled programming in Cattaraugus County from March 6 – March 7, 2024. Join them for a FREE immersive experience exploring one of the most robust and secure industries – New York State Dairy. Discover professional pathways and learn what happens once milk leaves the farm.

The Cornell Dairy Foods Extension experts and workforce specialists are ready to help you learn the foundations of cheese processing and discuss your employment trajectory. During the bootcamp you will sample delicious products, hear directly from employees about their experience working at a dairy plant, tour Great Lakes Cheese’s brand-new facility, and much more! In addition to the two-day live sessions, there is a self-paced online component to the bootcamp. Lunch will be provided for participants and there is a possibility of earning a stipend upon successful completion of the hybrid program.

If you are in Alleghany or Cattaraugus County and are curious about a career in food manufacturing, you are encouraged to attend. There are no qualifications or experience required, and registration is free.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences tackles the challenges of our times through purpose-driven science that advances understanding and improves life. The Cornell Dairy Foods Extension’s mission is to provide information and training programs to the food processing sectors.

Great Lakes Cheese is the nation’s leading natural cheese packager and an award-winning cheese manufacturer. Great Lakes Cheese is a trusted long-term partner for a variety of retail, foodservice, and ingredients customers. The company has a national footprint with facilities in Ohio, New York, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin, and Texas. Specialties include natural and processed shreds, slices, chunks, and snack products. Family- and employee-owned, Great Lakes Cheese is celebrating their 65th year in business in 2023.

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The Agriculture Program is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCE-Chautauqua). CCE-Chautauqua is a subordinate governmental agency with an educational mission that operates under a form of organization and administration approved by Cornell University as agent for the State of New York. It is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The association is part of the national cooperative extension system, an educational partnership between County, State, and Federal governments. As New York’s land grant university Cornell administers the system in this state. Each Cornell Cooperative Extension association is an independent employer that is governed by an elected Board of Directors with general oversight from Cornell. All associations work to meet the needs of the counties in which they are located as well as state and national goals. For more information, call 716-664-9502 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/chautauqua. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.

Last updated January 22, 2024