Are you looking for an update on the latest technologies for storage, packaging and handling of fresh horticultural products? Would you like to broaden and deepen your knowledge of the biology of postharvest development, ripening and deterioration? Then this course might be something for you. 35% of all harvested crops is lost during storage and distribution. Increasing globalization necessitates long-term transport and the demand for high quality products stresses the need for innovative and sustainable postharvest technologies. Prevention of postharvest…

New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference and Trade Show will be held next December 11-14, 2017 at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH and will include more than 25 educational sessions over 3 days, covering major vegetable, berry and tree fruit crops as well as various special topics. A Farmer to Farmer meeting after each morning and afternoon session will bring speakers and farmers together for informal, in-depth discussion on certain issues. There is also an extensive Trade Show with over 100 exhibitors.…

he Viva Fresh Produce Expo was created in response to our industry’s need for better opportunities to create meaningful networking opportunities that highlight products and build relationships. This intimate and affordable regional tradeshow replaces the former Texas Produce Convention. Hosted by the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA), the expo highlights the “Gateway to the Americas,” showcasing produce grown in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. The expo focuses heavily on networking and education, and includes: Virtual field tours at farms…