Food Safety – from Field to Market
1 to 4 on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Missouri State University Fruit Experiment Station in Mountain Grove, Mo at Faurot Hall 101/102.
Topics to be covered:
• Importance of Food Safety – Update on Recent Outbreaks Associated with Fresh Produce
• State Regulations for Selling at Farmers Market
• Food Safety Concerns in the Field: Field preparation & planting, manure usage & crop cultural guidelines
• Irrigation Methods and Associated Issues
• Harvest and Post Harvest Safety
Presenters: Russell Lilly, Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
John Avery, State Fruit Experiment Station Fruit Grower Advisor
Patrick Byers, Horticulturist, University of Missouri Extension
Participants who complete the workshop will receive a certificate of completion and a laminated sign for display at their market stand.
There is no fee, but please call 417 547-7500 or e-mail LeslieAkers@MissouriState.edu to register if possible.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Directions: From Hwy 60, take second Mtn. Grove exit (Hwy 95). Turn north, go past Wal-Mart. Take next right (Red Spring Rd). 9740 Red Spring Rd. Mtn. Grove, Mo. Sponsored by Missouri State University Fruit Experiment Station Mtn. Grove.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
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