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Food Safety and Postharvest Handling Training
June 12, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Join UMN Extension educator Annalisa Hultberg for an in-depth training on on-farm food safety and postharvest handling as part of the 2025 Local Foods Summer Workshop Series hosted by the Environmental Institute at FDLTCC. This training is taught by UMN Extension and will include interactive activities and examples of best practices to ensure your produce is safe and long-lasting for your customers. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Email kelsey.myhre*AT*fdltcc.edu to register.
Date: Thursday, June 12
Location: FDLTCC, Large Conference Room W122
Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Topics:
- Best practices to improve safety in growing, harvesting, washing and handling of fresh fruits and vegetables
- Compost/manure use
- Water testing
- Safely washing vegetables to enhance shelf-life
- Wildlife and pets
- Low-cost handwashing stands
- Important supplies
- Coolers and storage in an urban setting