Sanitation Open House for Fruit and Vegetable Growers
Event Details
Date
November 29, 2022
Time
Open 9 am - noon; Stop by anytime!
Location
Cornell AgriTech, Food Research Lab
665 W North St (parking off of Collier Drive)
Geneva, NY 14456
Cost
FREE but pre-registration requested
Host
Institute of Food Safety, Cornell AgriTech, and Cornell Cooperative Extension
Robert Hadad
585-739-4065
email Robert Hadad
Event Registration

Come experience several hands-on stations to help jump start and enhance your sanitation program. Try out new cleaning tools, learn how to select the right sanitizer, and assess the cleanability of different equipment. Enjoy a donut and coffee!
Event is free, but please pre-register so we know how many to expect. Come anytime between 9 am and noon!
Poster: Sanitation Open House for Fruit & Vegetable Growers (PDF; 125KB)


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