Learn about the science and then practice safe harvesting at Safe Harvest of Leafy Greens: Avoiding Food-borne Illness.

Join Horticulture Educator Paul Hetzler and CCE High Tunnel Manager Barb Heller at the Extension Learning Farm 2043 State Highway 68 in Canton on May 30th from 7-9pm. Event is free and will feature useful material for farmers, home gardeners and consumers. For more information, contact Paul Hetzler at (315) 379-9192, ext. 232, ph59@cornell.edu or find us online at http://stlawrence.cce.cornell.edu/.

This program is made possible with funding from the USDA for the Local Food Initiative.

This grant allows Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County to offer technical assistance and workshops for specialty producers and food businesses in value-added production, market strategies, food safety plans and business development. A diverse range of presentations and workshops will be offered through 2018.