Registration Open for Produce Inspection Training Programs
December 28, 2007
Produce industry members interested in learning about the fundamentals of the USDA produce quality inspection process can register now for our June 2-6 and September 22-26 courses. 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 – 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, United Fresh education manager, at 202-303-3405.
United Fresh Produce Association
1901 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: 202 303 3400
Fax: 202 303 3433 united@unitedfresh.org
