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Public Policy Resource Center
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Produce for Better Health Foundation
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Produce industry receivers, handlers, buyers, shippers and sellers who want to better understand the fundamentals of the USDA produce quality inspection process can now register for the 2008 Produce Inspection Training Program. Separate courses are being offered January 28- February 1, June 2-6, and September 22-26. Presented by the United Fresh Research & Education Foundation in partnership with the USDA, the Produce Inspection Training Program offers a comprehensive overview of USDA inspection procedures and standards through lab training courses, classroom lectures and discussion sessions with USDA trainers. The weeklong program is developed into two specialized courses: Introduction to Produce Inspection and Advanced Produce Inspection. Each advanced course includes inspection of grapes, lettuces, potatoes, strawberries and tomatoes â€" PLUS, each course will be customized with up to TEN additional commodities, based on the attendees’ most common preferences. Class size is limited and available on a first-come, first-served registration basis. Register online, download a registration form, or contact Beth Berman, 202-303-3405.
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