Registration for the Shell Egg Academy (SEA) in Lafayette, IN, is now open. The academy is divided into two courses that run April 20th-23rd, 2020 at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Lafayette. The course will provide information on egg quality and food safety relating to the production and processing of table eggs. 

“The academy provides a comprehensive education opportunity for egg farmers and companies,” said Dr. Darrin Karcher, assistant professor of animal sciences at Purdue University who heads up SEA representing the contribution of a steering committee. Karcher added “a range of expert speakers will share their knowledge and interact with participants on a variety of important, egg-related topics.”

The SEA’s two courses are divided as follows:
Course 1: Live Hen Production (Monday, April 20 - Tuesday, April 21; fee $500)
Course 2: Egg Processing and Food Safety (Tuesday, April 21 - Thursday, April 23; fee $750)

Participants may select either course or attend both courses. At the end of each course, participants take an exam to earn a competency certificate. 

Sponsorships are also available at a variety of price points for companies wishing to  support the egg industry.

A block of hotel rooms at the Courtyard Marriott Lafayette is available at a group rate through March 20th, 2020 at $129/night. Reservations may be made by calling the hotel at 1-800-228-9290 or 765-449-4800 or online: https://bit.ly/2F5adGf. 

For more information on the schedule or to register for the academy, visit: https://empoweredeventsllc.regfox.com/shell-egg-academy.

Questions about the academy may be directed to Dr. Darrin Karcher at dkarcher@purdue.edu. For assistance with registration, hotel reservations or to inquire about sponsorships, please email info@empoweredeventsllc.com or call 763/284-6763.