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Learn to Harvest, Post-Harvest Handling & Food Safety Practices

Learn to Harvest, Post-Harvest Handling & Food Safety Practices
Saturday, July 14, 2018
South Chicago Farm, 8900 S. Green Bay Road

We will teach best practices for harvesting and post-harvesting crops to ensure both shelf-life and safety for your consumers. Learn how to set up your farm successfully to minimize health risks and to insure quality produce is headed to market. Participants will learn Good Agricultural Practice Standards and record keeping for passing a farm audit.

*Scholarship application available upon request; please contact info@urbangrowerscollective.org

Full Workshop Series Schedule:

Session 3: Dismantling Racism in the Food System Intensive Leadership & Facilitator Training
Friday, May 4, 9:00am-6:00pm & May 5, 8:30am-6:00pm

Session 4: Grow Your Farm: Learn to Seed Crops, Mushrooms & Soil
Saturday, June 9th, 8:30am -4:00pm

Session 5: Learn to Harvest, Post-Harvest Handling & Food Safety Practices
Saturday, July 14th, 10:00am 4:00pm

Session 6: Bee Keeping 101
Saturday, August 11th, 9:00am -12:00pm

Session 7: Bringing it All Together - Making Sure Your Ends Meet: Season Extension & Farm Financials 101
Saturday, September, 22nd, 9:00am -4:00pm