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The Arkansas Association of Food Protection (AAFP) is a professional organization for food safety practitioners in the state. Our mission is to be the voice of food safety and to provide educational training, networking and outreach programs that protect public health, enhance food safety and promote responsible regulation.

Anyone interested in promoting safe food handling practices and regulations related to the Arkansas food supply can join AAFP. This includes but is not limited to industry professionals, government regulators, academics experts, public health officials, consumer groups and private citizens.

Members receive access to the latest updates on all things related to food safety including research, events, training opportunities and more. Members also receive discounts on registration fees for conferences and other events. Additionally, members are eligible for awards from AAFP recognizing outstanding contribution to the field of food safety.

Yes! AAFP develops programs that provide education about safe handling practices as well as how regulations and policies affect our food supply system. We also work with universities to create food protection courses that promote applied learning techniques for students who are pursuing careers in this field.

By joining forces with like-minded individuals who have a passion for protecting public health through safe handling processes and responsible regulations, we raise awareness about potential risks associated with contaminated foods while advocating for stronger enforcement measures at all levels of our food system.

All members have access to monthly meetings which are held virtually over secure streaming platforms such as Zoom or Teamspeak so there is no need to travel or miss out on important announcements due to your location or time zone differences. Participation in monthly meetings helps us stay abreast of updated legislation or research affecting the field while allowing members an opportunity to network with colleagues from around the state.

We provide online webinars, seminars and workshops which focus on topics ranging from temperature control management systems to understanding laboratory findings related to suspected cases of contamination. We also offer certifications programs that allow individuals the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and experience within the field.

Yes! In order to maximize the impact we can make in our local communities we partner with government agencies such as FDA & USDA along with several university-level institutions who specialize in researching emerging threats within our global ecosystem.

Absolutely! Through our legislative efforts we strive not only advocate for changes specific relevant legislations but also reinstate support for existing laws designed protect consumers right know what they put into their bodies when it comes consuming products derived from animals or plants.

Throughout the year we actively engage local advocacy groups host events aimed at establishing better communication channels between farmers their respective communities while supporting projects looking strengthen regional agricultural economies both classroom settings within rural areas throughout Arkansas.