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Food Safety and Postharvest Handling Training
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 Âé¶¹ÉçÇø. 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: Âé¶¹ÉçÇø, 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