Ready for Wholesale: Certifications & Requirements for Local Producers

Nov. 17, 2025
11:30am - 1:30pm
SRT Communications
3615 N Broadway, Minot

This FREE session will walk local produce growers through the certifications and requirements needed to sell your products wholesale— from grocery stores and restaurants to institutions. You’ll hear directly from state and local health officials, as well as producers who’ve successfully gone through the process. Please register by Monday, Nov. 10.

**TENTATIVE AGENDA**

11:30 a.m.	Lunch
12:00 p.m.	Welcome and Introductions Chris Gessele - NDAREC Cooperative Development Specialist
12:05 p.m.	Regional Food Safety Requirements and Regulations Hallie Weddell - Environmental Health Practitioner, First District Health Unit
12:25 p.m.	Producer Perspectives Ann Olson - Hilltop Farms Paul Lepp - Beagle Hill Organic Farm
1:00 p.m.	State Requirements and Regulations Julie Wagendorf - Director, Food and Lodging Unit, ND Dept. of Health & Human Services
1:10 p.m.	Q&A
1:30 p.m.	Adjourn