Course Details:
Dates: April 26–28, 2022
Location: Northern Crops Institute, Fargo, ND, and Online (live-streamed) via Zoom
Early Bird Registration Fee: $900.00 (Deadline March 14, 2022)
Standard Registration Fee: $1,000.00 (Deadline March 28, 2022)
Course Overview:
This course introduces participants to the fundamental and applied aspects of pasta production and quality through lectures and laboratory demonstrations. Grain and ingredient quality, specifications and processing variables and their impact on final pasta product quality are presented in detail. The course focuses primarily on traditional dry durum-based pasta; however, non-traditional ingredients and fresh pasta are also covered through lectures and demonstrations. This course will be conducted in-person at the Northern Crops Institute and will also be available online (live-streamed) on Zoom.
Objectives:
Learn from industry professionals about the fundamentals of pasta production, quality assurance, die manufacturing and maintenance.
Gain important understanding of ingredient quality and how it impacts pasta processing and quality.
Learn how to evaluate the quality of durum wheat, semolina, and pasta.
Who Should Attend:
Managers, supervisors, technicians and others responsible for plant production, maintenance, production development, quality assurance, and sales of high-quality pasta products.
How Do I Register?
This course will be offered both in-person and online. In-person registrations are limited to 30 participants, so we encourage you to enroll early.
Early Bird Registration Fee: $900.00 (On or Before March 14, 2022)
Standard Registration Fee: $1,000.00 (On or After March 15, 2022)
Registration Deadline: March 28, 2022
In-Person vs. Online: During the registration process, please indicate if you are planning to attend in-person or online. Participants are allowed to switch between in-person and online up until April 19, 2022. Please contact brian.sorenson@ndsu.edu for more information.
To pay by credit card or with an electronic check for the course, register below:
Important Note:
This course requires a minimum number of 10 registrations to be conducted, and NCI recommends that participants not book airfare until notified that the course is being conducted as scheduled. Once the minimum number is reached, NCI will contact all participants, who can then arrange airfare, as needed. If the minimum number of registrations is not reached by March 29, NCI will contact all registered participants and provide a full refund of all registration fees paid.
Cancellation Policies:
Requests to cancel a registration must be received on or before April 25, 2022 to receive a full refund. No registration fees will be refunded after April 25, 2022. If NCI is forced to cancel this course due to insufficient number of participants, dangerous weather or other circumstances, all registered participants will be immediately contacted, and each will receive a full refund within 10 business days.
Hotel Information:
Northern Crops Institute has reserved a block of rooms at the following hotel:
Clubhouse Hotel & Suites
4400 15th Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: (701) 282-5777
https://fargo.clubhouseinn.com
Rate: $86.40 (tax not included)
Room Block Name: NCI PASTA COURSE
Please call the hotel directly to reserve a room at the special NCI rate.
The room block closes on Monday, April 11, 2022. Reservations made after that date are subject to availability and current rates. Please note that lodging IS NOT included in the course registration fee.
Transportation:
Transportation between the airport to the hotel is the responsibility of each participant. The Clubhouse Hotel has a complementary shuttle, and you can arrange a ride by calling them directly at (701) 282-5777. Taxis are available at the baggage claim area, and Uber & Lift are also available. NCI will provide daily transportation only between the Northern Crops Institute and the Clubhouse hotel. At the conclusion of the course at 4:30 PM on April 28, 2022, NCI will also provide transportation to the airport.
General Information:
Mailing Address:
Northern Crops Institute
NDSU Dept. 7400
P.O. Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050 USA
Physical Address:
Northern Crops Institute
1240 Bolley Drive, NDSU Campus
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 701-231-7736
Fax: 701-231-7235
Email: nci@ndsu.edu
Website: www.northern-crops.com
For more info please contact Brian Sorenson, NCI Program Manager, at brian.sorenson@ndsu.edu.
About the Northern Crops Institute:
Northern Crops Institute is an international center for meeting and learning about crops produced in the four-state region of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Situated on the campus of North Dakota State University, Northern Crops Institute exists as a forum to bring together customers, commodity traders, technical experts, processors and producers from all points of the globe for discussion, education and technical service programs. Since 1983, the Institute has hosted visitors from more than 135 countries.
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity Institution. This publication will be made available in alternative formats upon request (701-231-7736).
Non-Discrimination Policy:
NCI and NDSU do not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Canan Bilen-Green, Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, (701) 231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.