Harvesting and packing produce with The Plot

About
Join us 5th August 2025, from 11am to 1pm to learn how to harvest and package produce at the Plot! Organic market gardener and FarmStart trainer Dionysios "Dennis" Touliatos will teach all the basics about how to harvest produce straight from the farm, how to package it to ensure food safety and health and the specific requirements for commercialisation of local fruits and vegetables.At this hands on session you'll:
- learn how to harvest a range of crops efficiently
- see how experienced growers pick and pack crops at scale
- consider packaging and what is needed to best preserve different types of food
Part of our Growing Food & Community series, this free session is aimed at people who have a great idea for, or are already working in, a community growing site, but all curious grow-your-own enthusiasts are welcome! Check out the full programme at: https://foodfutures.org.uk/growing-food-community/
Date
Tuesday 5 August 2025 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC+01)Location
The Plot
Old Holly Farm, Cabus Nook Ln, Scorton, PR3 1AA