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CANCELLED: Wash Pack School: Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Hygienic Design



Event Details

Date

April 22, 2020

Time

8:30am - 3:30pm

Location

Cornell Lake Erie Research Center
6592 West Main Rd
Portland, NY 14769

Cost

Per Participant : $25.00

(addl attendee $25.00 ea.)

Includes lunch and resources

Host

The Institute for Food Safety at Cornell, CCE, and University of Vermont

Robert Hadad, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program
585-739-4065



DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

The Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University, the University of Vermont, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program, and CCE Lake Ontario Fruit Program are hosting a workshop on Cleaning, Sanitizing and Hygienic Design. This one-day workshop will include:

  • A brief review of produce safety
  • Presentations focused on cleaning, sanitizing and drying best practices
  • An introduction to hygienic design principles
  • Several hands-on exercises to reinforce cleaning, sanitizing and hygienic design concepts

COST: The course is subsidized by several state and federal grants* and is being offered at a reduced cost of $25 per participant. We will provide lunch as well as several resources related to the topics reviewed during the workshop.

REGISTRATION: The deadline to register for the course is Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at noon. Registration is limited to 30 participants, but requires a minimum of 15 registrants by April 15. To register, call Robert Hadad at 585-739-4065 through April 15. Payment for called in registrations will be due at the door via check or cash.

QUESTIONS? Please contact Robert Hadad, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program

*Projects supporting this workshop include the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Specialty Crop Block Grant agreement no. C00198GG; USDA-NIFA Food Safety and Outreach Program award no. 2016-70020-25792; USDA-NIFA Specialty Crop Research Initiative award no. 2016-51181-25402; FDA NECAFS Special Project Grants Program award no. 1R01FD005686.



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JOB POSTING: Onion Crop Scout

Be a Vital Part of New York Onion Production!

We are looking for someone who appreciates agriculture to scout commercial onion fields in Oswego Co. and/or Wayne Co. for 13 weeks during the summer, maximum 19 hours/week, who would return to the seasonal position annually.

As an Onion Crop Scout for the Cornell Vegetable Program (CVP), you will independently scout 11 commercial onion fields collecting data on insect pests, diseases, weeds and crop stage/quality. Scouting data will be summarized into a preliminary report which is finalized by Cornell's Onion Specialist. Growers use the scouting reports to inform their spray decisions, which enables an integrated approach to pest management. Your hard work will ensure grower engagement, implementation of research-based recommendations, and early detection of emerging issues. It is the "beating heart" of CVP's onion program.

Pay: $18.50/hr. No benefits. Personal mileage will be reimbursed at the federal rate.

Key Qualifications & Skills:
  • High School diploma and 6 months experience in an agriculture setting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver's license.
  • Visual concentration and attention to detail are required to detect pests and pest damage.
  • Able to work independently in collecting and summarizing data.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
  • Proven experience in communicating effectively, both written and oral.
  • Preferred: Experience working with plants, plant disease and other pest identification.
Training will include being accompanied by a veteran onion scout for the first season with the intention of scouting independently in the second year, and ideally for several more years after.

Flexible on start and end dates, day(s) of week you work, and whether Oswego or Wayne or both counties are scouted. Our priority is finding someone who will return to the position annually.

Read details about the Onion Crop Scout position.

To apply (resume and cover letter): http://tiny.cc/Onion_Scout_WDR_00043345