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from UC Davis Postharvest Technology -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Postharvest Notes -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- The Postharvest Technology Workgroup and University Extension have been hard-at-work preparing for the 2003 Postharvest workshops in April, June and September. We invite you to consider attending one or all of these cutting-edge informative sessions. Postharvest Specialist, Trevor Suslow has found Agri-Port News to be "current, topical, and informative." The publication specializes in information related to transporting agriculture products. Subscription requests may be made by e-mail. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Upcoming Courses and Workshops -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- March 25-27, 2003. Cherry Production: A Pomology Short Course. Radisson Hotel, Stockton, California. Cherry growers and others interested in commercial cherry production in California can learn the latest information about cherry production, pest management and harvest/postharvest. April 15-16, 2003. Tomato Processing School. California Farm Bureau, Sacramento, California. This workshop is designed for current employees of tomato processing companies who wish to expand their knowledge of the entire operation of the business, or other individuals who wish to broaden their understanding such as research and development personnel, sanitarians, government inspectors, or suppliers to the industry. April 29, 2003. Management of Fruit Ripening. UC Davis. This workshop from the UC Postharvest Technology Research & Information Center is intended for shippers and destination (wholesale and retail) handlers who are involved in ripening fruits and fruit-vegetables. The workshop focuses on how to increase profits by delivering ready-to-eat, delicious fruits and vegetables to the consumer. June 16-27, 2003. Postharvest Technology Short Course. UC Davis. September 9-11, 2003. Fresh-cut Workshop. UC Davis. For additional conference and workshop opportunities, please visit the Postharvest Calendar of Events. |
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- What's New on the Web -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- "Effect of Combinations of Hot Water Dips, Biological Control and Controlled Atmospheres for Control of Gray Mold on Harvested Strawberries," by Wszelake, A.L., E.J. Mitcham. Postharvest Biology and Technology 27 (2003) 255-264. Postharvest Integrated Pest Management Research Summaries: April 2002. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Postharvest Publication Highlights -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- The beginning of strawberry season is joyously welcomed by consumers, but the strawberry's postharvest handling can be problematic. The publication "Handling Strawberries for Fresh Market" can provide some helpful guidelines for this delicious yet delicate fruit. Click here to order your copy of this publication or any of the other 60 publications we offer |
| April 29, 2003. Management
of
Fruit Ripening. UC Davis. This
workshop from the UC Postharvest Technology Research & Information Center is
intended for shippers and destination (wholesale and retail) handlers who
are involved in ripening fruits and fruit-vegetables. The workshop focuses
on how to increase profits by delivering ready-to-eat, delicious fruits and
vegetables to the consumer. June 16-27, 2003. Postharvest Technology Short Course. UC Davis. September 9-11, 2003. Fresh-cut Workshop. UC Davis. For additional conference and workshop opportunities, please visit the Postharvest Calendar of Events. |
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| University of California Department of Pomology UC Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center Davis, CA 95616-8683 Phone: (530) 752-6941 Fax: (530) 752-8502 http://postharvest.ucdavis.edu Postharvest Calendar |