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November 12, 2007

ISSUE 1192

POSTHARVEST INDUSTRY TOUR SCHEDULED

The 2008 Postharvest Industry Tour has been scheduled for March 14-18, 2008. The statewide tour, sponsored by the University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences Department, will provide an opportunity to experience first-hand the latest technologies for handling and shipping subtropical and tropical fruits, warm and cool season vegetables and ornamental crops.

This tour is designed for produce industry professionals, educators, researchers and students involved in such diverse areas as field and packinghouse management, wholesale and retail sales, and import/export.

For more information, email adberry@ufl.edu or visit ww
w.hos.ufl.edu/sasaweb/PHI.htm. Early registration deadline is Feb. 8, 2008
 
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