Mar 12, 2012
UC Postharvest Technology Center mission is “To reduce postharvest losses and improve the quality, safety and marketability of fresh horticultural products”. They are dedicated to providing relevant information to California growers, shippers, marketers, carriers, distributors, retailers, processors, and consumers of fresh horticultural crops.
At their site you will find much information and resources available online. In addition to their online resources, the center will be holding the following workshops in 2012.
- Annual Fruit Ripening & Retail Management Workshop will be held March 27-28
- UC Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Practical Skill-Building for On-Farm Assessments Workshops will be held twice in 2012. The first workshop will be held April 2-3, and the second November 5-6.
- Postharvest Technology Short Course will be held June 18-29.
- Fresh-Cut Products: Maintaining Quality and Safety Workshop will be held September 18-20.
- Emerging Postharvest Technologies for California Produce Professionals Short Course is tentatively scheduled for Winter 2012. More information will be available soon.
Study of postharvest handling, storage, and shipping helps to keep our food safe. Photo by David Rosen.