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WORKSHOP INFORMATION:
This workshop is a one-day in-depth focus on food safety practices, regulations, and science. We will present information pertaining to food safety in the field to the market including water sampling, certification processes, harvest, and packing. It is intended for all small fruit producers.
The workshop originates from Prosser at the Walter Clore Center. Most presentations will be delivered from Prosser and streamed to Mount Vernon and Lynden, with opportunity for all audience members to participate in the Q and A sessions. Pre-registration is required.
Three workshop locations to choose from:
- Prosser (main location) Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center 2140 Wine Country Road Prosser, WA
- Lynden (remote location) Mt Baker Rotary 1775 Front Street Lynden, WA
- Mount Vernon (remote location) WSU Northwestern WA Research & Extension Center 16650 WA-536 Mt. Vernon, WA
Register early! Seating is limited.
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AGENDA:
8:00-8:30 am Arrival and check in
8:30-9:15 am Microbial hygiene considerations with mechanical harvesting of blueberries Renee Holland Allen (presenting from Prosser), Harald Scherm, and Jinru Chen, University of Georgia Extension
9:15-10:00 am How to test irrigation water Kent Oostra, Exact Scientific (presenting from Lynden)
10:00-10:15 am Break (snacks)
10:15-11:00 am Implementing FSMA in the field - what we do and don't know about what FDA will expect from growers Anne Morrell, Hansen Fruit Co. (presenting from Prosser)
11:00-11:45 am Global G.A.P. certification for blueberry growers - overview Astrid Goplen, Goplen Ag Services (presenting from Prosser)
11:45-12: 30 pm Lunch (provided)
12:30-1:15 pm Hygiene conditions of fresh blueberry packing lines Jinru Chen, University of Georgia (presenting from Georgia)
1:15-2:00 pm What is really happening to those berries once they leave your farm? Food safety throughout the food chain Stephanie Smith, Washington State University (presenting from Prosser)
2:00-2:10 Conclusions and wrap-up
______________________________________________________________ Anyone attending this program that requires auxiliary aids or services, please contact Gwen Hoheisel at 509-786-5609 or by email at ghoheisel@wsu.edu Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Benton County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. ______________________________________________________________
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REGISTERING MULTIPLE PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE BE SURE EACH ATTENDEE'S FIRST AND LAST NAME ARE LISTED AT CHECK OUT. THERE IS A PLACE FOR THE BUYER'S NAME AND EACH ATTENDEE NAME. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL US AT 509-786-5609 OR EMAIL US AT PROSSEREXT@CO.BENTON.WA.US
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