Horticultural Crops Postharvest Technology Short Course

Posted by Ann-Marie Jeffries|January 12, 2015

The 37^th Annual Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops Short Course is a two-week intensive study of the biology and current technologies used for handling fruits, nuts, vegetables and ornamentals in California. Taking place June 15-26, 2015 at the UC-Davis Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), the course is designed for research and extension workers, quality control personnel in the produce industry and business, government or academic professionals interested in current advances in the postharvest technology of horticultural crops.

The course is particularly of interest to technical professionals responsible for quality assurance, research and extension activities related to fresh produce quality, safety and marketability.

The lecture plus field trip option is limited to 50 participants, and the lecture-only option is limited to 45 participants. Enrollment will be handled on a first-paid, first-enrolled basis.

The one-week enrollment fee of $2,075 includes all classroom instruction, lab activities, course materials, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, lunches and a barbecue dinner one evening. The two-week enrollment fee of $3,150 includes all week one activities plus field tour transportation and continental breakfasts Monday through Friday during the tour.

Download the brochure for more information by clicking here. Or, enroll online by clicking here.