Produce Safety Field Day

— Written by Elena Rogers | September 12, 2024 (Updated: Sept. 12, 2024, 6:16 a.m.)

The NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force will be hosting its 3^rd Annual Produce Safety Field Day on Tuesday, September 24^th at the NCDA&CS Piedmont Research Station located in Salisbury, NC (8350 Sherrills Ford Road Salisbury, NC 28147-7579).

The Produce Safety Field Day will begin at 2:00PM and conclude at 5:00PM.

This Field Day is free to attend, but we do ask that you register ahead of time, so we know how many folks to expect. Register to attend by clicking on this link.

During this field day we will focus on water provisions for produce farms. We will review the different requirements for water used during the growing season and water that is used at harvest and in post-harvest operations.

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 Cope, 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.