Food Safety and Wash/Pack Facilities Training
Event Details
Date
June 15, 2020
Time
Monday, 6:15pm - 9:15pm
Location
Online webinar via Zoom
Cost
FREE!
Host
Cornell Vegetable ProgramRobert Hadad
585-739-4065
email Robert Hadad
This virtual training, presented by Robert Hadad and Caitlin Tucker from the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program, will help farmers and workers understand the concepts of food safety from harvest to packing. This training will also cover facility design, operation for washing produce and cleaning/sanitizing to minimize the risk of possible microbial contamination. Topics will include:
- The Basics: Understand what is contamination, why do we care, and where does it come from?
- Identify sources and routes of contamination from field to Wash/Pack line - what to do about it
- Demonstrate the process of proper handwashing, and recognizing signs and symptoms of illness and injuries
- Understand the importance of prioritizing Wash/Pack design and function
- Review cleaning and sanitizing procedures for facilities and basic wash lines
- Review cleaning and sanitizing procedures for Wash/Pack equipment
This online Zoom webinar is FREE! For more information and registration, email Robert Hadad or call 585-739-4065.
Asparagus
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Mushrooms
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
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