March 10, 2010 (All day)
This new Massachusetts USDA GAPs online program is offered in collaboration with UMASS, The MA Department of Agricultural Resources, and the Cornell University National GAPs Program. The first online course will start on March 10, 2010. The cost is $50. Registration will be closed on Friday, March 12, 2010.
To sign up, go to: http://www.umassone.net/gaps/
Online education offers great flexibility with respect to your location and schedule. You are able to move through the course according to your own calendar over a three week period. At the same time, you will be able to interact with other growers and the instructors. The online instructors include Rich Bonanno, Ph.D., UMASS; David Nyachuba, Ph.D., UMASS; and Jeffrey Brandenberg, M.S.F.S., The JSB Group. Each instructor has unique educational and commercial expertise and experience. If you have questions: dgn@nutrition.umass.edu or (413) 545-0552
As you may know, preventing and controlling the contamination of fresh farm produce is the key to producing wholesome, healthy products. This web-based educational program will help you develop and implement farm food safety plans, and prepare you for USDA GAPs certification. The course includes online readings, online discussions with the instructors, interactive questions and feedback and activities to complete.
This new Massachusetts USDA GAPs online program is offered in collaboration with UMASS, The MA Department of Agricultural Resources, and the Cornell University National GAPs Program. The first online course will start on March 10, 2010. The cost is $50. Registration will be closed on Friday, March 12, 2010.To sign up, go to: http://www.umassone.net/gaps/
Online education offers great flexibility with respect to your location and schedule. You are able to move through the course according to your own calendar over a three week period. At the same time, you will be able to interact with other growers and the instructors. The online instructors include Rich Bonanno, Ph.D., UMASS; David Nyachuba, Ph.D., UMASS; and Jeffrey Brandenberg, M.S.F.S., The JSB Group. Each instructor has unique educational and commercial expertise and experience. If you have questions: dgn@nutrition.umass.edu or (413) 545-0552
As you may know, preventing and controlling the contamination of fresh farm produce is the key to producing wholesome, healthy products. This web-based educational program will help you develop and implement farm food safety plans, and prepare you for USDA GAPs certification. The course includes online readings, online discussions with the instructors, interactive questions and feedback and activities to complete.
Online
Cost:
$50
Contact:
David Nyachuba, Ph.D.
Contact Email:
dgn@nutrition.umass.edu
Contact Phone:
(413) 545-0552 Apprentice & Farm Worker Program