Wash Station and Food Safety Workshop

This workshop has a focus in proper washing and handling practices, as well as food safety. This wash system is designed to work best for new and small growers. We will start the workshop with a discussion and hands-on demonstration about designing and setting up your wash line, tables, and packing shed. In addition, this workshop will cover efficient standard operating practices and a range of methods for washing produce. Dunking, spraying, and aerating will all be discussed along with using organic sanitizers. The session will finish with an examination of clean-up procedures and post-harvest handling considerations, including re-cooling, packing, and storage.