1 to 4 om Thursday March 11, 2010 at
Missouri State University
Fruit Experiment Station
Mtn. Grove, Mo
Faurot Hall 102
Topics to be covered
- Importance of Food Safety- Update on recent outbreaks associated with fresh produce
- State regulations for selling at Farmers Market
- Food Safety concerns in the field: Field preparation and planting, manure usage & crop cultural guidelines
- Irrigation methods and associated issues
- Harvest and post harvest safety
Presenters: Russell Lilly, Mo Dept of Health and Senior Services
Patrick Byers, Horticulturist, University of Missouri Extension
John Avery: Missouri State University Fruit Experiment Station Fruit Grower Advisor
Participants who complete the workshop will receive a certificate of completion and a laminated sign to display at their market booth.
Sponsored by Missouri State University Fruit Experiment Station Mtn. Grove, Mo
There is no FEE, but please call 417-547-7500 or e-mail LeslieAkers@MissouriState.edu to register if possible. Walk-ins are welcome.
Directions: From Hwy 60, take second Mtn. Grove exit (Hwy 95). Turn North, go past Wal-mart. Take next right (Red spring Rd). 9740 Red Spring Rd. Mtn. Grove, Mo
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