Managing Water Used at Harvest and Post Harvest in Produce Farms Workshops

Managing Water Used at Harvest and Post Harvest in Produce Farms Workshops

Review the latest science and regulations that apply when washing produce

By Horticultural Science

Date and time

Tuesday, June 11 · 10am - 12:30pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

Workshop Description

During this workshop we will discuss the FSMA Produce Safety Rule final requirements for water used during harvest and post harvest operations. We will go over the science and principles behind washing produce and monitoring and maintaining water quality during post harvest operations. We will discuss tools, equipment, chemicals and resources necessary to adequately maintain water quality and discuss the challenges you may encounter during daily operations.

Who should attend this workshop?

Produce growers, food safety coordinators, farm employees who work directly in dump tanks, flume systems and other wash stations, extension agents, food safety consultants and industry partners.

Agenda

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Overview of regulatory requirements under FSMA PSR: Water used at harvest and post harvest
  • Post harvest water systems and management considerations
  • Water treatment equipment and tools
  • Q & A with attendees

Registration

This online workshop is free of charge but you must register in order to attend. An email will be sent to you with the zoom link to connect to the meeting after registration is complete.

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Horticultural Science

 Horticultural Science

North Carolina State University

Campus Box 7609

Raleigh, NC 27695-7609

(919) 515-3131

https://cals.ncsu.edu/horticultural-science/https://horticulture.ces.ncsu.edu/

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