April 16, 2015 from 11 AM - 3 PM at Southern Tier West, 4039 RT 219, Salamanca, NY.
John Luker, Assistant Director Division of Food Safety & Inspection NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets; Robert Hadad, Vegetable Specialist Cornell University; and health department specialists will cover essential information on safe food handling for farmers market vendors, managers, and farm stand operators. Plenty of time for Q & A.
- How food safety begins on the farm
- Best practices for safe food handling at farm stands and farmers markets
- Requirements for home processed foods
- Display, storage, and packaging requirements
- Tips for food samplings and cooking
Bring a brown bag lunch ~ beverages provided | For more information or to RSVP call 716-945-5301 x 2206 or write klamendola [at] southerntierwest.org | Sponsored by Southern Tier West Regional Farmers Market Network and Cornell University Cooperative Extension | Workshop is FREE for members of STW Regional Farmers Market Network and Cornell Vegetable Team enrollees; $10 suggested workshop fee for all others.
