There has been growing interest among school districts and communities to incorporate regionally and locally produced farm foods into the school nutrition programs. While research has proven that fresh produce provides many nutritional benefits, it must be handled safely to reduce the risks of food borne illnesses. Join us for the third of three webinars about school gardens to be sure your produce is being handled and prepared correctly.
Participants will learn:
• Proper gardening techniques to limit susceptibility of product to potentially hazardous materials.
• Potential sources of produce contamination
• Suggested techniques to support produce as it matures over the summer
• The best procedures for preparing and storing fresh fruit and vegetables
• Tried and true recipes for preparing fresh fruit and vegetables for school meals
• Wonderful activities utilizing garden produce to support nutrition education
• A checklist for receiving produce into schools