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10-week online certificate program delivered via eCornell by Cornell food science experts. Guides food entrepreneurs through 5 interactive courses covering product prototyping, food safety, processing and packaging, regulatory compliance, and market launch. NYS-funded tuition grant covers the $3,699 certificate cost (minus $200 registration fee) for qualifying participants. Located at Cornell AgriTech campus in Geneva, NY.
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