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Harvesting and Food Safety in the Community Garden

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Should I keep my harvested tomatoes on the kitchen counter or in the refrigerator? What are some strategies I can use to promote food safety in my school or community garden?

Get the answer to these and other questions in the 30 minute presentation "Harvesting and Food Safety in the Community Garden". The presentation covers decisions such as:

  • Knowing when specific vegetables are ready to be harvested
  • Choosing the best storage option for specific vegetables
  • Implementing food safety strategies for community and school gardens
  • Practicing personal hygiene that promotes food safety in the garden

Before you get started, take our pre/post survey!

Help us evaluate this webinar by participating in the pre/post program quiz. You will be able to print out a certificate of completion at the end of the quiz. Answer the first set of 10 true/false questions till you reach STOP. Then click on the video below to watch the presentation. When you have finished watching the video, reopen the survey page and continue answering the questions. At the end of the quiz, you will be able to print out a certificate of completion.

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Harvesting and Food Safety in the Community Garden

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