Fresh Events

Food Safety and Technology for Better Management
When: Feb. 5
Where: Victoria, B.C.
Hosted by the FCC and the Canadian Horticultural Council, Canadian growers will have a chance to learn about food safety and technology from industry experts. Attendees will also learn about electronic record-keeping and the CanadaGAP program. This event is free and lunch is provided. Visit the website to find additional dates and locations.
bit.ly/canadagapevents

Fruit Logistica
When: Feb. 6-8
Where: Berlin, Germany
An international tradeshow for the fresh fruit and vegetable business, Fruit Logistica will host more than 2,400 companies from around the globe. Attendees will have opportunities to initiate business deals, learn the latest trends, and make new business contacts.
fruitlogistica.de/en/

Tomato Breeder’s Roundtable 2013
When: Feb. 6-8
Where: Chiangmai, Thailand
Hosting its 44th annual meeting, the Tomato Breeder’s Roundtable will include presentations from highly regarded tomato breeders and world-recognized scientists in genetics and genomics. This is the first time the roundtable will be held outside of North America.
tbrt2013.com

Top 10 Trends & Cool Tools in Social Media Webinar
When: Feb. 14
Where: Remote
Partnering with The Ohio State University and University of Nebraska, Penn State Extension is offering a series of webinars on social media and mobile applications for small business owners. Participants will have a better understanding of social media and mobile tools, and will learn how to implement the two to improve their business’s marketing plan. Of the eight webinars, this one is free. The other seven are $10 each, or $50 for all of them.
agsci.psu.edu/social-media-mobile-tech

Good Agricultural Practices from A to Z
When: Feb. 16
Where: Butlerville, Ind.
Offered by Purdue University, this program is for fruit and vegetable producers who sell wholesale, retail and at farmers markets. Visit the agriculture calendar to find additional dates and locations for this program: bit.ly/purdue-ag-calendar.
bit.ly/purdue-best-practices

23rd Annual Greenhouse Tomato Short Course
When: March 5-6
Where: Raymond, Miss.
With exhibitors from the U.S. and Canada, the annual Greenhouse Tomato Short Course covers all areas of greenhouse tomato production. This year’s special topics include components of the greenhouse system, alternative heating options, marketing, budgeting, updates on latest research, and more. Experts will also present seminars focused on multiple fields related to greenhouse tomato production.
greenhousetomatosc.com

2013 United Fresh Produce Executive Development Program
When: March 10-15
Where: Ithaca, N.Y.
Designed for mid- to senior-level produce executives (or anyone in a leadership position), this program can help sharpen today’s produce industry leaders’ business and executive skill sets. Presented in partnership with the Cornell University Food Industry Management Program, this event will cover the best industry practices, latest business trends and critical business issues affecting the produce industry.
bit.ly/produce-executive-program

The Consumer Connection Conference
When: March 13-15
Where: San Francisco
The Consumer Connection Conference — Produce for Better Health Foundation’s annual conference — allows growers, retailers, supermarket dietitians, processors and suppliers the opportunity to meet and collaborate. The event includes Business Exchange Roundtables, educational sessions focused on marketing and research, several speakers and more.
bit.ly/pbhconference