Certified Milk Inspectors School

Provides detailed instruction of required dairy farm inspections and is a required course for Certified Milk Inspectors (CMI), those who inspect dairy farms.

Overview

Provides detailed instruction of required dairy farm inspections and is a required course for Certified Milk Inspectors (CMI), those who inspect dairy farms. Offered annually.

Learning Outcomes

This course will provide attendees with information in the key areas that are listed below:

Basic Dairy Bacteriology
Farm Milk Systems
Milk Sanitation Regulations
Quality Control Records

Evaluation

This course does not include a final examination. Participants will be asked to evaluate the quality and structure of the program.

Agenda

Composition of Milk
Basic Dairy Bacteriology
Raw Milk Pathogens and Risks of Foodborne Illness
Mastitis, Somatic Cells, and the QMPS Program
Farm Milk Systems
Milk Sanitation Regulations
Drug Use on Farms
Milk Sanitation Regulations
Direct Load and AMI Regulations
Quality Control Records
Farm Tour

Fees

$300 Flat Fee

Instructors

Lead Instructors

NYS Department of Agriculture and markets
Cornell QMPS Program

Course Dates

Hybrid course: online modules and live session (both online and live course participation required.)
- Online session available upon registration
- In-person sessions July 23-25, 2024
  - July 25, 2024 Farm Tours-Boots Required

Learn more about Dairy Foods Extension

Course Contact

Louise Felker
Program Coordinator
607-255-7098
lmf226 [at] cornell.edu ()