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Monthly News & Updates
October 2021
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Educational investment: Opportunity arises for scholars during Pawnee Nation Scholars Conference
Patricia Rayas-Duarte, FAPC cereal chemist, introduced available resources and valuable opportunities to Pawnee Nation College students during the scholars’ conference.
Business Spotlight
Augusto’s

Augusto’s Green Sauce, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was launched when it won the Fiery Food Challenge in Ft Worth, Texas, three years in a row. The spicy, creamy, delicious sauce can be used in a variety of ways, including on fresh vegetables, baked potatoes, fish and chicken; as a sandwich spread and salad dressing; and more. The sauce can be found at Hideaway Pizza in Stillwater, Amish Cheese House in Chouteau, Reasor's and Whole Foods.

“I have been working with the FAPC team for more than 10 years now,” said Tracy Furr, owner of Augusto’s. “They are always there to help, answer questions and guide me through this sometimes-complicated process. It is so important that small businesses have a resource they can reach out to and help them at any time. Thank you FAPC and everyone involved; I truly could not have done it without you.”
Featured Research
Feasibility of Producing, Processing and Packaging Chotaw Heritage Products

Rodney Holcomb, agribusiness economist at FAPC, has been examining production potential for various Choctaw cultivars of corn, beans and squash. Knowing the production potential for the raw products, FAPC has examined the processing and packaging option for these products to be offered at the Cultural Center Gift Shop, other stores and the tribes's food program.

They have examined the costs of building and operating a commercial kitchen for these purposes and are including information on low-technology and low-cost drying techniques to preserve products via on-farm processing. They are formulating a survey instrument to elicit feedback from Choctaw tribal members regarding their interests in various production options and their preferred market channels for these products.
Food Safety Highlight
Don’t fumble food safety while tailgating

The college football season is back, and everyone enjoys getting together for tailgating, but you won’t want to pass on these food safety tips.

Whether you cook alongside your car in a stadium parking lot or come with prepared food, this popular pastime requires careful planning. Since tailgating is an outdoor event with large groups of people, this tradition can become threatening if appropriate food-safety guidelines and practices are not a priority.
Featured Video
SUNUP Food Whys: Darren Scott explains food allergies
Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 8% of children in the United States. It's important to educate children and family members about food allergies and prepare for food allergy emergencies. Learn more from Darren Scott, FAPC food scientist, in this SUNUP Food Whys.
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Request a Tour of the Facility
Are you ready to explore the facility? The FAPC team is proud to have welcomed over 4,000 visitors and guests to the facility!

Request a tour to learn more about the one-of-a-kind, value-added food processing center by completing the application online.
The Food Files Podcast & Value-Added Voice Blog
Local Has a Purpose - MIO

Business and marketing specialist, Andrea Graves, discusses the collaborative relationship between the Made in Oklahoma Coalition and FAPC.
Evolving Beverage Preferences

Nurhan Dunford, FAPC oil/oilseed specialist, describes the trends shaping the alcoholic beverage market and explains the effects on individual health.
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