The U.T. Agricultural Development Center is hosting a day-long seminar for farmers and agri-entrepreneurs interested in new food businesses. The workshop will be held in East Tennessee on August 31, 1999 at the Ramada Inn - Morristown.

The workshop, “Adding Value to Tennessee Agriculture . . Through New Food Businesses,” is designed for those considering a new food-related enterprise. The workshop is hosted by the U.T. Agricultural Extension Service, Tennessee Department of Agriculture and the Food & Drug Administration.

The workshop will feature a panel discussion of four existing value-added food businesses. Workshop participants will also hear from regulatory, marketing and financial specialists regarding:

        — Marketing approaches
        — County, state and federal regulations
        — Promotional techniques
        — How to get financing
        — Insurance and licensing needs
        — How to make your business break even

A $20.00 registration fee will be charged for each participant. Registration is limited to the first thirty-five who register. The preregistration deadline is August 25. Late registration will be $30/person.

For additional information, please contact Mr. Buddy Sanders with the UT Agricultural Extension Service (423-215-2340) or Rob Holland at the Center for Profitable Agriculture (931-486-2777).