POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Produce Professional Certificate
The Postharvest Technology Center is pleased to introduce the Produce Professional Certificate Program. This first-of-its-kind certificate offers a combination of in-person and online educational components in an a-la-carte system that allows participants to focus on areas of interest. Quizzes must be passed for each component, with a minimum of 120 points earned within the 4-year timeline. To learn more about this exciting program visit the web page.

Short Courses & Workshops

Join us for our Upcoming Postharvest Educational Opportunities:

June 17-28, 2013 Postharvest Technology Short Course (35th Annual) First week includes lectures and labs, the second optional week is a field tour of California postharvest operations. Enroll online, or contact us for more information about the 2013 course!

September 24-26, 2013 Fresh-cut Products: Maintaining Quality & Safety Workshop. Enrollments are now open!

November 5-7, 2013 Produce Safety: A Science-based Framework Workshop. Enrollments are now open!

Contribute to the Postharvest Endowment Fund

Enroll in one of our Postharvest Courses or Workshops

Order some of our Postharvest Publications

Postharvest Bookstore

Additional 25% Discount on Produce Quality Rating Scales & Color Charts through May 31^st
Through the end of May, we’re offering an additional 25% discount on the full color resource Produce Quality Rating Scales & Color Charts when you purchase both the binder and CD. Covering apples and apricots to tomatillos and tree nuts, this resource publication provides you with helpful tools to evaluate quality.

For US orders, please order online at this link. All other addresses, please use our printable PDF Order Form and be sure to note “25%Quality” discount on the form to receive your discount.

For a complete listing of all our publications link to our bookstore.

Interactive Tools

Link to the interactive Refrigerated Warehouse Energy Tool developed by Paul Singh, Ph.D.