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In this issue
Welcome New Team Members
Share Grounds Intern Program
BSAAO Workshop
Team Member Spotlight
Share Grounds Client Spotlight
Training/Resources
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Welcome Mallory Eggleton-Allred
Welcome to our newest team member, Mallory Eggleton-Allred! Mallory joined the Local, Regional & Safe Foods team as a Program Technician and will be working on the Share Grounds project. She will lead the Share Grounds Food Entrepreneur Client intake process and field food production days at all of our Share Grounds locations.
Mallory's background in Food Science from the U of A will be a great resource for our team and the Share Grounds clients.
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Share Grounds Intern Program
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To help new clients get their food business ideas off the ground, two interns were hired to work with fifteen clients through a one-on-one mentorship program. Ashlynn Robinson and Jack Lisle, Food Science majors at the University of Arkansas, joined our team last May. We are proud to announce that both Ashlynn and Jack graduated with their Bachelor's degrees and are moving on to jobs with Cargill and Land O'Frost. We are thankful for their time and assistance at the Share Grounds. Click the images below to view presentations on their internship experiences!
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Ashlynn's Internship Presentation 🎥
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Jack's Internship Presentation 🎥
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New Share Grounds Interns
Welcome to our new student interns, Russ Tharp and Faith Mills! Russ and Faith are both honors students at the University of Arkansas. Russ is joining us as the Food Science Intern, and Faith is joining us as the Agricultural Communications Intern.
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Russ Tharp is a sophomore Chemical Engineering major with a minor in Food Science. With his experience in research, Russ will provide problem solving and advice on processing techniques, packaging options and ingredient selection for preserving the flavor, texture, color and nutritional value of products for clients processing in the Share Grounds facilities.
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Faith Mills is a senior Agricultural Communications major with a minor in Agricultural Business. She has experience in branding, marketing, journalism, and photography. With these skills, Faith will assist Share Grounds clients with creating marketing plans and branding strategies, planning a marketing event, and producing educational materials on marketing.
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Biological Soil Amendments of Animal Origin Workshop
August 2-4
12:30-4:30 pm each day
The workshop will be split into three days and will take place from 12:30 to
4:30 pm each day. This workshop will be conducted live through Zoom* .
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Produce Grower, Cooperative Extension Agents, Composting Industry Members, and anyone interested in biological soil amendments of animal origin (BSAAO).
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The training will cover best practices of using and making
BSAAO, such as compost, within the context of the Produce Safety Rule (PSR). Learn more about BSAAOs and the PSR from perspectives within industry, cooperative extension, and regulatory agencies.
An overview on the PSR and draft guidance to understand the current regulatory framework and requirements, the basics of how to compost, benefits
of using BSAAOs for the soil and the farm, and much more will be discussed over this three-day workshop.
The intent is to help growers understand risks and benefits of using BSAAOs, how to comply with the current requirements, provide an update on the status of BSAAO Risk Assessment, associated research, and discuss the possible future of Subpart F provisions for the use of untreated BSAAO on covered farms.
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*Once you receive the registration link, you will be prompted to download the free Zoom software. You do not have to create an account to participate.
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Team Member Spotlight
~Angela Gardner~
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Angela Gardner, a program associate and program manager for the Share Grounds project, excels in supporting businesses develop food innovations and has now expanded her support to other areas of business through her graduate education. She is pursuing an online M.B.A at the University of Arkansas. As part of her program, she participated in the New Venture Development Program to prepare students with understanding business startup through partnerships with entrepreneurs.
Angela (top left in photo) and her team members, Neil Ross, Hayden Proctor, and Giselle Toledo, worked together to develop a business plan and pitch for securing investment for Nivera Solutions. Giselle Toledo, a master's candidate in materials science and engineering at the U of A and owner of Nivera Solutions, has created a durable, multifaceted coating that prevents ice from adhering onto a metal surface. The product will be widely applicable, from protecting energy infrastructure to fighting food waste.
The team pitched the business concept at the 2021 Arkansas Governor's Cup and won the first-place award of $25,000 for High Growth/Technology. The lessons learned during Angela’s time in the Walton Business School support the food clientele she serves at the Extension's Share Grounds kitchens. We applaud Angela for all her professional success. 👏
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Share Grounds Client Spotlight
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Welcome to the Applesauce Factory! 🍎
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Linwood Polk of West Markham Gardens completed the Share Grounds Mentorship program in February and has been cranking out the goods ever since. West Markham Gardens is a local vendor at farmers markets in Central Arkansas providing fresh fruits & vegetables, plants, baked goods, and applesauce to consumers. Linwood and crew have been working hard in the Woodruff County Share Grounds kitchen at the Three County Fairgrounds in McCrory. Their favorite piece of equipment has been the Pro-Fill Pneumatic Piston Filler, a speedier way to fill up glass jars with exact amounts of product. Contact us if you are a food entrepreneur and need access to an ADH approved kitchen for your food product! E-mail sharegrounds@uada.edu.
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Blackberry IPM Virtual Agent Training
August 18, 2021
8:30am - 5:00pm EST
Learn the basics of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for blackberry production in the Southeast. This free one-day, virtual in-service training event is available to any interested county agents from SRSFC member states. Topics covered include chemical application & calibration, resistance management, weeds, disease, insects, fertility, organic production, cultural practices, harvesting & packing
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