WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio State University will offer its Produce Safety Education Program twice next week: on April 4 in Clayton near Dayton and on April 7 in Piketon south of Chillicothe. It’s a workshop for growers on reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses from fresh fruits and vegetables. The program will be the same at both locations.
Among the topics: Water issues, soil amendments, traceability, consumer perceptions, Good Handling Practices and Good Agricultural Practices.
Registration costs $40 and is paid at the door, but a spot can be reserved in advance (guaranteeing both space and the program materials) by calling Ohio State’s Ashley Kulhanek, 330-202-3555, ext. 2918. Attendance at each location is limited to 50.
The April 4 program goes from 6-9 p.m. at Northmont High School, 4916 National Rd., Clayton.
On April 7, attend from 1-4 p.m. in room 160 of the Endeavor Center at the OSU South Centers, 1862 Shyville Rd., Piketon.
For more information, call Kulhanek or visit http://www.producesafety.osu.edu (click on “Program Dates”) or http://go.osu.edu/B7q.
Ohio State’s Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team is the sponsor.
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