Food Safety Workshop

March 10, 2011

Missouri State University-Mountain Grove Campus

from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Admission Cost: Free

Event Details: Producing safe food for sale at farmers' markets.

Topics to be covered:
• Importance of Food Safety
• State Regulations for Selling to the public
• Field to Market
• Irrigation Methods and Associated Issues
• Harvest and Post Harvest Safety
• Food Safety Concerns in the Field: Field preparation & planting, manure usage; crop cultural guidelines
• Food Safety- Field to Market
• GAP - Good Agriculture Practices

Participants who complete the workshop will receive a certificate of completion and a laminated sign for display at their market stand.

Speakers at the workshop include:
Russell Lilly, Springfield, Department of Health and Senior Services
John Avery, State Fruit Experiment Station Fruit Grower Advisor and
Patrick Byers, Regional University of Missouri Extension Specialist.

Event Sponsor: Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station

To register email Pam Mayer, Workshop Facilitator or call 417-547-7533.