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Two New High Tunnel Field Days: Postharvest Handling, Fall / Winter Crops, Pest Management

We are hosting two high tunnel field days at the University of Minnesota's St. Paul Campus.

August 7, 10am - 12pm: Managing high tunnel insects & diseases + Postharvest handling and food safety

Scout for insect and disease issues in the high tunnel, and then get hands-on experience harvesting, grading and packing cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers for wholesale markets. Learn about washing setups, food safety and how to increase shelf life, safety and quality. Led by Marissa Schuh, Annalisa Hultberg, and Ariel Pressman.

Source : umn.edu

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