Recent contamination outbreaks have raised concerns about the safety of fresh produce.

We are pleased to present this training program for growers and fresh produce handlers as a pre-conference workshop for the New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference.

This training will teach you about:

• strategies for controlling potential microbial hazards before planting and throughout all phases of production: planting, production, harvesting and postharvest handling.
• The USDA GAP Third Party Audit process and how to prepare your Farm Food Safety Plan.
• Local resources to assist in developing a Food Safety Plan.
  

You will receive:

• a manual filled with GAP resources
• a CD loaded with templates needed to maintain GAP records customized for you farm.

Registration form

2 pesticide recertification credits are available.

2009 Conference

Welcome to the 16th New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference and Trade Show. This meeting takes place every other year in December, and includes 30 educational sessions over 3 days. Topics include major vegetable, berry and tree fruit crops, and much more. Farmer-to-Farmer meetings throughout the conference allow you to discuss specific issues in more detail. There is also an extensive Trade Show with over 100 exhibitors. We hope that you will enjoy your time here, and meet with fellow growers, advisor's, researchers and industry representatives. We want you to leave with new ideas and information that will have a positive impact on your farm.

2009 Conference

Welcome to the 16th New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference and Trade Show. This meeting takes place every other year in December, and includes 30 educational sessions over 3 days. Topics include major vegetable, berry and tree fruit crops, and much more. Farmer-to-Farmer meetings throughout the conference allow you to discuss specific issues in more detail. There is also an extensive Trade Show with over 100 exhibitors. We hope that you will enjoy your time here, and meet with fellow growers, advisor's, researchers and industry representatives. We want you to leave with new ideas and information that will have a positive impact on your farm.

2009 Conference

Welcome to the 16th New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference and Trade Show. This meeting takes place every other year in December, and includes 30 educational sessions over 3 days. Topics include major vegetable, berry and tree fruit crops, and much more. Farmer-to-Farmer meetings throughout the conference allow you to discuss specific issues in more detail. There is also an extensive Trade Show with over 100 exhibitors. We hope that you will enjoy your time here, and meet with fellow growers, advisor's, researchers and industry representatives. We want you to leave with new ideas and information that will have a positive impact on your farm.