Join the first-ever in-person CAIC workshop! Please note that space is limited, and an advanced RSVP is required to attend. Be sure to reserve your spot early to secure your place!

Building on our previous Food Safety webinar, this hands-on workshop will take participants from the classroom to the farm to explore practical post-harvest handling strategies in action. Participants will tour Flying Plow Farm with host farmer Sarah Rider, focusing on washing, cooling, packing, storage, workflow, and food safety practices.

Food safety specialist and trainer Lindsay Gilmour will share practical guidance on food safety, while Sarah will provide firsthand insight into the systems and infrastructure used on a working farm. Together, they will explore common post-harvest challenges and strategies for maintaining produce quality and extending shelf life, with a focus on helping farmers strengthen their wholesale readiness.

Topics

Farm tour with an emphasis on post-harvest handling
Washing, cooling, packing, and storage
Strategies for maintaining produce quality and shelf life
Food safety essentials for post-harvest handling
Common post-harvest challenges and practical solutions
Infrastructure, workflow, and best practices
Practical examples from a working farm
Complimentary refreshments will be available during the event.

CAIC Event - Post Harvest Handling and Wholesale Readiness: Part Two