“Steve (Young) and Bruce (Tharp) show a broad range of knowledge and experience. I’m not sure there is much room for improvement.”

“Rotation of speakers and organization of topics kept discussion and tempo stimulating. Not boring.”

“Manual was comprehensive and a real strength.”

“Their (Tharp & Young) experience provided students with answers to all types of questions.”

“Course was extremely well organized.”

“Learned how and why things occur in an ice cream production setting. Can now deduce ways to correct in-plant problems.”

“Good clear explanation of material.”

“ You (Tharp & Young) have given me the expertise and information I need to produce the type of ice cream I want. Well done!”

" (The course) Hit every area I needed to improve my job performance."

"Great class. Very informative. Would recommend to others."

“Very valuable information. Obvious that instructors are experts in the field.”

"I don't think there were any weaknesses! I wouldn't change a thing."

"Something pertinent for everyone in ice cream & related industries."

"Presentations were down to earth with periods of humor by both Bruce and Steve. A real strength to aid learning."

"I really enjoyed this course. There was a good amount of information in the right amount of detail."

"Very well done....covered a ton of information in a practical and informative format."

“Very good course. Learned a lot. Highly recommended.”

"Incredible commercial experience of Tharp & Young a plus."

"Interacting with Bruce and Steve was a strength."

"Highly recommended, would like to attend every year!"

"Course directly related to work and practical application."

"Very informative. Tharp & Young On Ice Cream is Tharp & Young for better ice cream!"

"Both lecturers (Bruce and Steve) were very knowledgable and talented. They complemented each other well."

"Good balance and interaction between instructors."

"Thanks (to Bruce and Steve) for sharing your knowledge."

"Gave the broad overview I was looking for as well as great specifics related to the process to make ice cream."

"Organization and flow of course was great."

" Thanks for the informative and interesting course. The interest level (Tharp and Young) exhibited made it fun and worthwhile."

"Experience of Steve & Bruce showed"

"Very Informative, Excellent."

"Content of the course and collective knowledge of the instructors was very impressive."

"Comfortable atmosphere. Great rapport with attendees."

"Able to learn from every session, every topic. Class size a real benefit."

"Valued in-depth coverage of ice cream composition and marketing."

"Good review and coverage of cost reduction, formulations."

"Great control of class discussions. Great course with good faculty-attendee and attendee-attendee interaction."

"Both (Bruce and Steve) did a great job!! A lot of time went into the creation of the course manual."

"Liked the manual. Full of valuable information--great reference piece."

"Great energy throughout program. Could really feel the enthusiasm of faculty. Keeps you interested."

"Good clinic demonstrations."

"Good content, good presentations and moderators, good class participation ... would recommend to others."

"Participant interaction was really great. I plan to use the manual in the future."

"Enjoyed the course. Left energized."

"Background and experience of teachers was a plus."

"Lecturers made time to speak with each of us individually."

"Tharp and Young complement each other very well."

"Tremendous experience shared professionally; friendly,open, relaxed atmosphere..very informative overall, excellent."

"Enthusiasm of the teachers is commended ... did not falter throughout."

"Good clinics and workshops added to more interaction - case studies and sampling a plus."

" Great job! I enjoyed every minute and learned a lot."