Many people involved with managing food quality and safety have not been exposed to traditional education in food microbiology. This 2.5-day course will seek to provide foundational information as it relates to the microbiology of fresh fruits and vegetables. Topics will cover an introduction to food microbiology, culturing microorganisms from food and the environment, and mechanisms to control and inactivate microorganisms in fresh produce. A special focus will be placed on providing information for foodborne pathogens. There will be afternoon…

The topics for this month’s virtual presentation will be heat stress and Air Quality Index. AgWeatherNet and staff from the UW Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (PNASH) will discuss the best ways to access station specific heat stress and air quality data, how to setup customized alerts on the AWN portal, and the associated risks of heat and poor air quality as well as best practices to reduce exposure. You can join the Zoom meeting by visiting the…

Many people involved with managing food quality and safety have not been exposed to traditional education in food microbiology. This 2.5-day course will seek to provide foundational information as it relates to the microbiology of fresh fruits and vegetables. Topics will cover an introduction to food microbiology, culturing microorganisms from food and the environment, and mechanisms to control and inactivate microorganisms in fresh produce. A special focus will be placed on providing information for foodborne pathogens. There will be afternoon…

A field demonstration of best management practices for cutting fire blight during the spring and summer. Will include demonstration, new research and hands-on activities.

Join Kate Evans, Stefano Musacchi and Bernardita Sallato who will talk about the new apple variety WA 64 in two field tours. Learn what we know so far about this new apple and how to grow it.

Join Kate Evans, Stefano Musacchi and Bernardita Sallato who will talk about the new apple variety WA 64 in two field tours. Learn what we know so far about this new apple and how to grow it.

      July 26 Smart Orchard Mattawa   SAVE THE DAY! Join us and learn about the new Smart Orchard in Mattawa, a join effort between WSU faculty, the Washington Tree Fruit Research, Growers and Industry Partners. AGENDA Welcome and Introduction Smart Orchard AgAID Updates Industry Partners More details coming soon CONTACT Lav Khot Washington State University lav.khot@wsu.edu Bernardita Sallato Washington State University b.sallato@wsu.edu   Funding and acknowledgements This event is funded in-parts by the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission…

Join Kate Evans, Stefano Musacchi and Bernardita Sallato who will talk about the new apple variety WA 64 in two field tours. Learn what we know so far about this new apple and how to grow it.