The NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force will be hosting its 3rd annual Produce Safety Field Day on Tuesday, September 24th at the NCDA&CS Piedmont Research Station located in Salisbury, NC.
The Produce Safety Field Day will begin at 2:00PM and conclude at 5:00PM.
The Field Day is FREE to attend, but we do ask that you REGISTER ahead of time, so we know how many folks to expect!
Attend this field day to learn more about the pre-harvest, harvest, and post-harvest water regulations within the Produce Safety Rule and how they apply to your produce farming operation.
AGENDA- 1:50PM - Arrive at the Research Station
- 2:00PM - Welcome and introduction to the Field Day
- 2:05PM - Pre-harvest Ag Water Updates and Resources
- 2:40PM - Conducting a Pre-harvest Ag Water Assessment
- 3:15PM - Exploring Water Systems Equipment
- 3:30PM - Break
- 3:45PM - Exploring Water Treatment Options and Sanitizer Labels
- 4:05PM - Post-harvest Water Monitoring and Records
- 4:40PM - Infiltration When Using Wash Tanks
- 5:00PM - Depart
If you have any questions about the Produce Safety Field Day please reach out to, Sarah, the Outreach Coordinator for the Produce Safety Program within the NCDA&CS, via call or text at 919-219-4716 or via email at sarah.cope@ncagr.gov.
