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.

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

This is a hybrid event – In-Person and Online. In-person participation will be available at the following locations: Haywood Community College, Cleveland Community College, Isothermal Community College, and Southwestern Community College Small Business Centers.

Please register in advance for your location: Haywood; Cleveland;  Isothermal; Southwestern