Jumpstart to farm food safety with UMaine, UNH Extensions

ORONO – University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension are hosting an informational webinar about a new program for produce farmers to help them start or improve their farm food safety planning from 4–5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1.

“Jumpstart to Farm Food Safety” is a yearlong technical support program available by application to produce farmers in Maine and New Hampshire that includes an on-site visit, prioritizing needs and developing a food safety plan. Rob Machado, UMaine Extension assistant professor and food science specialist; Jason Bolton, Extension associate professor and food safety specialist; and Mary Choate, UNH Extension associate field specialist and food safety field specialist, will lead the webinar.

The webinar is free; registration is required. Register on the program webpage at https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/jumpstart-to-farm-food-safety/webinar/. For more information or to request reasonable accommodation, contact Robson Machado at 207-581-3144 or robson.machado@maine.edu. This program is funded by USDA NIFA grant 2021-70020-35647.