USDA Food Safety & Outreach Program

National Project Directors' Meeting

May 31-June 1, 2023

Tampa, FL

Overview

The USDA National Food Safety Outreach Program (FSOP) invites you to participate in the 2023 National Project Directors' Meeting. Over the two-day program, the Lead Regional Coordination Center (LRCC) and four regional centers (Southern (SC), North Central (NC), Northeast (NECAFS), and the Western (WC) will host FSOP grant awardees from around the country, both virtually and in person, as they discuss their accomplishments and success stories.

Despite being a hybrid meeting of virtual and in person, we hope that you will benefit from this meeting and enjoy hearing about all the incredible work performed around the country by so many dedicated food safety educators. We hope that you join us!

This work is supported in part by USDA NIFA grant no. 2018-70020-28930 and 2021-70020-35740. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Program & Abstracts

The full detailed agenda and abstract compilation with full author recognition can be found in the Program & Abstracts (PDF). Hint: Use your browser's FIND function within the PDF to locate specific authors or abstracts. (Abstract Compilation starts on page 17.)

Program & Abstracts (PDF)

Agenda-at-a-Glance

Select the preferred day below to see a summary of the schedule for that day.

Morning refreshments

Welcome and Overview

Northeast Center to Advance Food Safety

AM Break with Refreshments

Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety

Group Luncheon

North Central Region

PM Break with Refreshments

Breakout Sessions

Poster Session and Reception

Morning refreshments

Welcome and Association Updates

Southern Center for FSMA Training

AM Break

Southern Center for FSMA Training

Meeting Adjourns

Boxed Lunch Provided

Registration

What does the in-person registration include?

In-person registration provides participation in the meeting, a printed program and abstract book, light morning, mid-morning, and afternoon refreshments, a served lunch and a poster session social (Wednesday), and light morning refreshments with a boxed lunch (Thursday).

The deadline to cancel is Monday, May 8th

What does virtual attendance include?

Virtual registration provides access to the live-stream of the presentations, participation in Q&A via chat, and the program and abstract book PDF. Please note that virtual participation does not include streaming of the breaks, lunch, breakouts , or Poster Session. 

The deadline to register is Tuesday, May 30th

Venue

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

2900 Bayport Drive
Tampa, FL 33507
PH: (813) 874-1234
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The Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay invites you to experience an unmatched and picturesque property of over 35 waterfront acres. Relax and renew in nature, whether you are here for business or a weekend getaway.

Discounted Group Rate
Room Type Standard King Double-double
Rate $179.00 $179.00
  • The rate being offered to attendees is exclusive and may not be used in conjunction with any advertised or unadvertised promotional specials existing or yet unreleased.
  • This discounted room rate is available one day prior the symposium (based on hotel availability)
Group Rate Booking Deadline: May 1, 2023

Travel

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Attractions

If you're looking for things to do and see while you are visiting the Tampa Bay Area, we have plenty of information and tips for your adventures! Here are some suggestions:

The Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium

Rated among the best aquariums in the U.S., The Florida Aquarium welcomes visitors to experience a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals – including sea turtles, sharks, lemurs, otters – with the goal of building awareness and inspiring conservation action.

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a 335-acre animal theme park located in Tampa, Florida, United States, with the entire park landscaped and designed around themes of Africa and Asia. Owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the park opened on June 1, 1959.

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The Dali Museum

The Dali Museum

Visit an unparalleled collection of works by renowned artist Salvador Dalí, from iconic melting clocks to imaginative visual illusions and avant-garde symbols. Shop, play, wander and quench your curiosity for all that is Salvador Dalí and beyond.

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Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI)

Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI)

MOSI is the intersection of science, technology and innovation in the Tampa Bay region where conversations and learning happen, knowledge is exchanged and new ideas are celebrated. MOSI's Institutional Vision is to be recognized as a thought leader and catalyst contributing to a thriving Tampa Bay region through science, technology and innovation.

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ZooTampa at Lowry Park

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Voted Tampa’s Best Family Attraction and 11-time winner of TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, ZooTampa offers unforgettable adventures for all ages. Enjoy an amazing, lush tropical setting with naturalistic habitats that provide up-close connections with animals from around the world.

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For a full list if things to do in the Tampa area, check out the Visit Tampa Bay website.