PRE-CONFERENCE and POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS |
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Monday, September 22, 2025 |
Oral Culture Learner Project Rosa Stillwell & Shawna Johnson Boulder County Public Health OBJECTIVE The Oral Learning Culture (OCL) Project is a specialized training designed to equip restaurant managers and regulators with effective strategies for food safety education. This course demonstrates how to train food handlers in a way that fosters engagement, retention, and cultural change. Empower your staff with the knowledge of why food safety matters—their role in protecting public health is vital. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Restaurant managers and food regulators seeking to enhance inspection scores and cultivate a stronger culture of food safety within their establishments. Participants will receive all necessary materials to implement this training as often as needed in their restaurants. ABOUT Discover how the OCL Project has successfully transformed food safety culture in restaurants. This course emphasizes visual learning techniques, proven to be the most effective method for teaching food safety principles. The training ensures that food handlers integrate best practices into their daily routines. Materials will be provided in English, Spanish, and Mandarin to accommodate diverse teams. | 
AGENDA 8:00 am: Sign-in, Welcome, & Orientation 8:15 am: Overview of the Oral Culture Training Project: Implementation Strategies & Best Practices for Effective Food 10:00 am: Interactive Live Training Session: Food Handlers Participate in Real-Time Food Safety Instruction 12:00 pm: Lunch Provided 1:00 pm: Review of Training Materials & Implementation Guidance
2:00 pm: Group Discussions & Networking: Tailoring Training to Fit Your Restaurant’s Needs 4:00 pm: Closing Remarks & Adjourn |
CANNABIS & HEMP INSPECTIONS Thuy Vu Thuy Vu Consulting OBJECTIVE This course is intended to provide training on how to conduct an inspection of cannabis operations with special emphasis on cultivation, extraction, processing, and manufacturing operations. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Learn how to confidently conduct inspections and investigations of cannabis and hemp operations by identifying equipment, processes, food safety concerns, and occupational hazards. Attendees are encouraged to share examples and photos of products, equipment, processes, etc. for group discussions. To have your example included in the group discussion, please send photo(s) to thuy@thuyvuco.com with the subject line, "WAFDO Pre-Conference Workshop Example." | 
AGENDA 8:00 am: Sign-in, Welcome, & Orientation 8:15 am: Classroom Presentation
12:00 pm: Lunch Provided
4:00 pm: Adjourn |
POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP Friday, September 26, 2025 |