Call for Student Posters – 2026 Winter Conference

Are you a student passionate about food safety or environmental health?
Here’s your chance to showcase your research and connect with professionals in the field! The Minnesota Food Protection Association (MFPA) and Minnesota Environmental Health Association (MEHA) invite undergraduate and graduate students to participate in the Best Student Poster Competition during the 2026 Winter Education Conference.

Why Participate?

  • Complimentary poster printing for the first 5 students to enter
  • Free conference admission
  • Network with environmental and food safety professionals
  • Prizes:
    • Grand Prize: $300
    • Honorable Mention: $200

Poster Topics May Include:

  • Food safety
  • Water protection
  • Climate change
  • Air quality
  • Environmental contaminants/exposures

Event Details

  • 📅 Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • 📍 Location: Plymouth Community Center
    14800 34th Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55447
  • Conference Info: Visit MEHA Online

How to Enter

Email Kelly Smeltzer at kelly.smeltzer@state.mn.us by January 15, 2026 to submit your poster and secure your spot.


Don’t miss this opportunity to share your work, gain recognition, and build valuable connections!

Author: Rick S

Food Safety Professional and Web Administrator