***Please note this event has been cancelled.*** Learn how aspects of post-harvest handling veggies and see a cool bot in action at our workshop on April 2nd at 9:00 AM! The activities you take during harvest and postharvest handling of your vegetables can have a big impact on the shelf-life, quality and safety of your [...]
***Please note this event has been cancelled.*** Learn how aspects of post-harvest handling veggies and see a cool bot in action at our workshop at the Smoky Mountain Food Hub on April 1st at 9:00 AM! The activities you take during harvest and postharvest handling of your vegetables can have a big impact on the [...]
***Please note this event has been cancelled.*** This Workshop will include a post-harvest lecture, hands-on grading exercise and a pack and cool demonstration. The activities you take during harvest and postharvest handling of your vegetables can have a big impact on the shelf-life, quality and safety of your produce. In this workshop, not only will [...]
Hey there veggie enthusiasts! Join us for an exciting workshop and demonstration on post-harvest techniques and the innovative Cool Bot technology. Learn how to properly handle and store your produce to maximize freshness and quality. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Rutherford Extension Office, 193 Callahan [...]
The activities you take during harvest and postharvest handling of your vegetables can have a big impact on the shelf-life, quality and safety of your produce. In this workshop, not only will you look at long shelf life vegetables to grow, you will learn about harvest and postharvest activities that impact product quality and actions [...]
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn all about post-harvest handling techniques for your veggies. Plus, don't miss the cool demonstration of the innovative Cool Bot technology that can help extend the shelf life of your produce. Get ready to level up your farming game and network with fellow veggie enthusiasts. The activities [...]
CANCELLED Postharvest Handling for Enhanced Shelf Life Workshop – Black Mountain Register Online: CANCELLED Registration Deadline: October 10, 2016 To download a printable flyer for this workshop, please click HERE. The economic success of fruit and vegetable production is highly dependent on postharvest quality preservation. When marketing fresh fruits and vegetables, understanding the processes affecting product [...]
November/December 2015 -- NCGT has released two videos that illustrate best postharvest handling practices to maintain product quality and extend shelf-life, limiting post-harvest disorders and loss of sales: Best Practices for Temperature and Humidity Management for Fresh Produce Best Practices for Grading and Packing of Fresh Produce NCGT will be sponsoring [...]
March 2015 - The economic success of fruit and vegetable production is highly dependent on postharvest quality preservation. When marketing fresh fruits and vegetables, understanding the processes affecting product quality during storage and transportation is essential in obtaining a premium price for the product. To assist growers in developing skills that will provide a competitive [...]
February 2015 - This spring NC Growing Together, NC State University, and the Cooperative Extension Service are partnering to offer Post-Harvest Handling for Enhanced Shelf Life workshops for small and mid-sized growers. Half-day workshops will be held April 14 in Duplin County and May 21 in Catawba County. An advanced, full-day workshop will be held June 2 in [...]
