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This presentation will provide an overview of food safety regulations and GAP certifications that are often needed when growing, harvesting, packing, and holding fresh fruits and vegetables. Area specialized agent for food safety, Elena Rogers, will discuss practices that all farms should consider following in order to minimize the risk of microbial contamination during the growing season and during harvest and post-harvest activities.

This is a hybrid Event – In-Person and Online. Please register in advance!

Speaker(s): Elena Rogers, Cooperative Extension Area Specialized Agent

Co-Sponsor(s): Haywood Community College Small Business Center, Haywood Cooperative Extension, Southwestern Community College Small Business Center and EMFS