The Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops UC Davis Short Course will be VIRTUAL

Beth Mitcham, through the Postharvest Technology Center May E-Newsletter informs that "our big news is that we have decided to take the 42nd offering of the Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops Short Course VIRTUAL. We have developed an engaging format with a mix of pre-recorded video presentations, live interactive sessions with instructors, video demonstrations, and produce experiments! We have also significantly discounted the price AND have a further reduced early-bird registration available during the month of May!  Now is a great time to update your skills and learn about the latest technologies! Register now to get the latest information on produce technology and handling recommendations from the experts at the University of California. We also have further reduced rates for students and individuals from developing countries."7 weekly sessionsThe Virtual Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops Short Course counts on seven weekly sessions, Wednesdays from June 17-July 29. This course is an intensive study of the latest technologies used for handling fruits, nuts, vegetables and ornamentals in California, and the underlying biology principals. The new, interactive, virtual format will include pre-recorded video presentations, weekly live overview, highlights and Q&A sessions with instructors, demonstrations, produce experiments (demonstrations and homework), and break-out discussions. The Live Sessions occur every Wednesday from 8 to 12 Pacific Daylight Time for 7 weeks, and will be videotaped in case you are unavailable at this time. It is designed for produce handlers, quality control personnel, service companies, research and extension workers, and business, government or academic professionals interested in current advances in produce handling, storage, transportation, safety and marketing. Enrollment options and benefitsThe enrollment fee for this short course is only $1,400 ($1,000 off the usual registration fee). In addition, only for the month of May, the fee is even further reduced to $1,000. 2020 may be your best opportunity to enroll in this course, saving on the enrollment fee as well as travel costs! Now is a great time to update your skills and learn about the latest technologies! We also have a special enrollment rate for students and individuals from developing countries for the 2020 short course. If you believe you qualify for this discount, contact Pam Devine at pwdevine@ucdavis.edu. The enrollment fee includes access to view pre-recorded videos of all topics and demonstrations, weekly live interactive Zoom meetings with instructors, digital postharvest textbook (English or Spanish) and PDF copies of all presentations.