The WA Tree Fruit Research Commission recently was recognized as a finalist for "Non-Profit of the Year" by the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce. Each year, the Chamber holds a large banquet and highlights the finalizst for the Business of the Year, Non-Profit, and Cornerstone Award. Once notified of its finalist status, Voortex Productions visited the Commission and put together a brief video showcasing the COmmission's staff and its mission.
You can view this video by clicking on the YouTube link below.
Developing Environmental Monitoring Programs for the Fresh Produce Industry
Please visit our website to register online: http://foodsafety.wsu.edu/environmental-monitoring-workshop/
Description
Managing risk is paramount for fresh produce packers. This 2.5 day course will seek to provide pertinent information for the control and elimination of foodborne pathogens within the packinghouse. Come learn from experts in the field about foodborne pathogens of interest for environmental monitoring programs, principles behind hygienic management of packinghouses, hygienic design of equipment, and steps involved with developing, implementing and responding to an environmental monitoring program within your facility. We have filled this course with opportunities for hands-on experiences to aid in your learning.
Who should attend?
Individuals who are working or managing fresh fruit and vegetable packers, especially those with food safety, quality assurance or compliance roles.
Dates and Location
April 23-25, 2019
Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center
24106 N. Bunn Rd
Hamilton Hall
Prosser, WA 99350
June 24-26, 2019
Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center
24106 N. Bunn Rd
Hamilton Hall
Prosser, WA 99350
Total cost is $100. Funding from the WSDA (Grant #5U18005913-03) greatly reduced the cost of training. Includes materials, certificate, lunches and refreshments.
For questions related to registering for the course, please contact:
Cathy Blood, Events Coordinator
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For any other questions, please contact:
Faith Critzer, Produce Safety Extension Specialist
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Since 2011, the WTFRC has conducted studies in apple and cherry to generate pesticide residue data for commonly used insecticides and fungicides to help Washington growers make more informed choices about their spray programs. The WTFRC Internal Program recently completed its 2018 study in apple which included 7 insecticides/acaricides, 4 fungicides, and one plant growth regulator, as well as considering the effects of spraying concentrate (100 gal water/acre) vs. dilute (200 gal water/acre) in a modern high density orchard. The results of that study are available below, as well as similar reports from previous years on apple and cherry.
APPLE CHERRY
2018 Apple Residue Study 2018 WTFRC Cherry Residue Study
2012 - 2017 Apple Residue Summary 2012 - 2017 Cherry Residue Summary
2017 WTFRC Apple Residue Study 2017 WTFRC Cherry Residue Study
2016 WTFRC Apple Residue Study 2016 WTFRC Cherry Residue Study
2015 WTFRC Apple Residue Study 2015 WTFRC Cherry Residue Study
2011-2014 WTFRC Apple Residue Summary 2012-2014 WTFRC Cherry Residue Summary
2014 WTFRC Apple Residue Study 2014 WTFRC Cherry Residue Study
2013 WTFRC Apple Residue Study 2013 WTFRC Cherry Residue Study
2012 WTFRC Apple Residue Study 2012 WTFRC Cherry Residue Study
2011 WTFRC Apple Residue Study 2011 WTFRC Cherry Residue Study
2011 Univ. California Extension Cherry Residue Study
The latest edition of "Fruit Matters", is now available. This monthly newsletter is a product of the Tree Fruit Extension team which is comprised of members from WSU and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission whose goal is to share timely information with the tree fruit community.