Monday, April 11, 2016

Garden 2 Consumer Program offered in Hamilton County

Purdue Extension Hamilton County is proud to offer two sessions targeted to small farmers, current or aspiring entrepreneurs, and others looking to profit from foods they produce.  If you fall into this category and are need of more information for growing and producing safe, high-quality foods on food safety regulations, consider the following programs.    

On Wednesday April 13th, I look forward to having Sharon Pattee from Indiana State Department of Health, Food Protection Program discussing 'home-based vendor' exemption in Indiana Law (HEA 1309). She will discuss if you can operate as a Home-Based Vendor or if you need to use a Commercial Kitchen. She will also talk about certifications that may be required.

On April 20th, the final program with include food preparation tips and keeping food safe at point of sale. Christina Ferroli,  Marion County Extension Educator will discuss some of the ‘bad bugs’ to consider while dealing with fruits and vegetables and how to prepare some products in your kitchen safely.

If you would like to join us on April 13th and/or April 20th for these educational programs, please respond to this email to register.  The programs are scheduled from 10:00am to 12noon and will be located in the Annex at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville.  The cost for each program is $5.00 at the door.  For more information contact Diane Turner, Extension Educator Hamilton at 317-776-0854.


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