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PSA Train the Trainer – Mt. Vernon
The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) was tasked with developing the standardized national produce safety training program to prepare fresh produce growers to meet the regulatory requirements in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. The PSA has developed two types of training courses: Grower Training Course and Train-the-Trainer Course. The PSA Grower Training Curriculum was created through a four-year nationwide development process. In 2011, after hosting an international gathering to review current…
Find out more »PSA Grower Training – Mt. Vernon
The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) was tasked with developing the standardized national produce safety training program to prepare fresh produce growers to meet the regulatory requirements in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. The PSA has developed two types of training courses: Grower Training Course and Train-the-Trainer Course. The PSA Grower Training Curriculum was created through a four-year nationwide development process. In 2011, after hosting an international gathering to review current…
Find out more »Sprayer Calibration Workshop – Wenatchee
Spray Application Equipment Best Management Practices (BMPs) The Spray Application Best Management Practices workshop is a one-day, hands-on training aimed to provide both managers and operators the information needed to optimize spray operations. Managers must know the steps, time, and requirements to properly operate and calibrate a sprayer so that they can empower operators to do it correctly. The course is offered in both Spanish and English. Information will include maintenance, calibration, optimization, and environmental considerations with the focus on…
Find out more »WSU Postharvest Fruit School
The 2018 Post-harvest Fruit School is an excellent opportunity for warehouse and other professionals in the tree fruit and berry industries to deepen and develop their knowledge of post-harvest science and management with lectures, expert panels, demonstrations, and tours.
Find out more »Irrigation Water Management Workshop – Spanish
This free training is designed to provide Spanish speaking agricultural workers practical tips and techniques for understanding when and how to irrigate efficiently for better crop production and water conservation. This workshop will cover water holding capacity and other characteristics of soils, flow rates for common irrigation systems, soil moisture monitoring, crop demands, irrigation scheduling and more.
Find out more »Irrigation Water Management Workshop – Spanish
This free training is designed to provide Spanish speaking agricultural workers practical tips and techniques for understanding when and how to irrigate efficiently for better crop production and water conservation. This workshop will cover water holding capacity and other characteristics of soils, flow rates for common irrigation systems, soil moisture monitoring, crop demands, irrigation scheduling and more.
Find out more »Columbia Basin TF Club Meeting
This March meeting of the Columbia basin Tree Fruit Club will be discussing thinning strategies in Cherries and Apples. Tory Schmidt will share his experience and provide a brief update on recent projects and lead the discussion with our special guests Victor Bueno and Vidal Guizar. Because we would like to have a good discussion, everyone is encouraged to bring your thinning programs and send Bernardita your specific questions, main concerns, prior to the meeting. Where: Cousins Restaurant, 4605 N Road…
Find out more »PSA Grower Training – Spokane
The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) was tasked with developing the standardized national produce safety training program to prepare fresh produce growers to meet the regulatory requirements in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. The PSA has developed two types of training courses: Grower Training Course and Train-the-Trainer Course. The PSA Grower Training Curriculum was created through a four-year nationwide development process. In 2011, after hosting an international gathering to review current…
Find out more »Okanogan Horticultural Society Monthly Meeting
Join the Okanogan Horticultural Society for our monthly lunch discussion April 9 from noon to 2pm. Topic this month: Fruit Thinning - Tory Schmidt, Tree Fruit Research Commission and Fire Blight Prevention - Tianna DuPont, WSU Extension.
Find out more »Yakima POM Club meeting
Tianna DuPont, Tree Fruit Extension Specialist at WSU, will be sharing recent fire blight research, discussing the potential situation this year and facilitate conversation with the group.
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