Source:  N.C. Cooperative Extension

 

Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) Tier I Training - Session I

February 22nd, 2011 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kenansville, NC

Good Agriculture Practices (GAP)training is a program designed to help teach farmers about the importance of fresh produce safety. GAP Tier I training will give participants the scientific background and information necessary to become a GAP, Third-party audited supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables. This training will cover the first three modules of the GAP Tier I curriculum. The second half of the Tier I training will be held March 1, 2011 at 6 PM. If you wish to become a Third-party audited, GAP certified producer this training is required.

Event Location
Duplin County Extension Center
165 Agriculture Drive
Kenansville, NC 28349

Contact
Mark Seitz at (910) 259-1390

Event Sponsor
NC Cooperative Extension, James Sprunt Community College

GAP Training Tier II   
February 23rd, 2011 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lillington, NC

Tier II Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training for horticultural producers.

Event Location
126 Alexander Drive
Lillington, NC 27546

Contact
Gary Pierce at (910) 893-7530

GAPs Training   
February 24th, 2011 @ 9:00 AM - February 25th, 2011 @ 4:00 PM
Lincolnton, NC

Learn about Good Agricultural Practices for food safety on the farm and in the packing shed in this 2 day seminar taught by area Extension Agents.

Event Location
Lincoln County Extension Center
115 W. Main St.
Lincolnton, NC 28092

Contact
Christine Sellers at (704) 922-2112