Indoor Mushroom Cultivation, Post-Harvest Handling, and Food Safety
Event Details
Date
June 6, 2024
Time
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Flat #12 Mushrooms
37 Chandler St
Buffalo, NY 14127
Cost
Cost per farm : $10.00
Host
CCE Wyoming County
Donald Gasiewicz
585-786-2251 x113
email Donald Gasiewicz
Event Registration
This workshop is intended for mushroom producers and those considering mushroom production. Hosted by CCE Wyoming County, the workshop includes a tour and discussion of Flat #12 Mushrooms production process, from substrate to sales, including their food safety plan creation, implementation, and the audit process. Alternative production methods will also be discussed.
SPEAKERS:
- Robbie Giannada and Staff - Flat #12 Mushrooms Tour and discussion of cultivation methods, food safety plan creation, implementation, and the audit process.
- Robert Hadad and Lori Koenick - CCE Cornell Vegetable Program - Intro to Food Safety Certification / GAPS Mushroom/ other certifications.
- Mark Scarpena- New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Produce Safety/Food Inspector - Food safety presentation and input on food safety from inspection viewpoint.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Community Mushroom Educators Don Gasiewicz and Lori Koenick - lead discussion, planning future mushroom workshops.
COST:
$10/farm. Register online, by calling 585-786-2251, email Don Gasiewicz.
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