Hello,

Thank you for being a subscriber of University of Maryland's apple maturity newsletter 'Fruit Pulse'. We want to continue providing maturity assessment information through this newsletter in future years and we would appreciate your feedback in the form of this short survey (5 min or less). https://go.umd.edu/apple_news

We look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you in person at future meetings and events. 

Also 

We will be holding a workshop on Harvest and postharvest practices for improving apple fruit marketability: Fruit quality and safety  at the University of Maryland, Western Maryland Research and Education Center, 18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD 21756.

Monday, November 7, 2022
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The cost to attend the workshop is $20 which includes snacks, lunch, coffee, and networking. Learn about the latest technologies and strategies for improving apple fruit marketability while maintaining fruit quality and produce safety. Presentations, demonstrations, and discussions! 
 
To register go to AppleWorkshop.eventbrite.com
 
AGENDA
 
8:30 a.m.- REGISTRATION

APPLE FRUIT QUALITY/ HORTICULTURE
9:00 a.m.- Assessment of apple maturity indices to determine optimal harvest time. (talk and demonstration) - Dr. Macarena Farcuh
10:30 a.m. - Break
10:45 a.m. - Apple Fruit coloration and strategies for improving it. - Dr. Macarena Farcuh
11:30 a.m. - Pre and postharvest practices/factors affecting fruit quality. - Mr. Ronald Dave Myers
 
Noon - Working Lunch
 
APPLE FRUIT SAFETY
1:00 p.m. - Water quality and using sanitizers - Dr. Rohan Tikekar
1:40 p.m. -  What to do with Culls and Drops - Dr. Rohan Tikekar
2:00 p.m. -  Break
2:15 p.m. - The Top Three Issues Found During Inspections and Audits - Ms. Carol Allen
2:45 p.m. - Cleaning and Sanitizing - Ms. Carol Allen
3:30 p.m. - Wrap up and evaluation/surveys
 
For more information or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event (two weeks prior), please contact Dr. Macarena Farcuh at mfarcuh@umd.edu or by calling (301) 405-1323.


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