Post Harvest Handling

Growing a bountiful crop is merely the beginning, establishing effective post-harvest systems is essential for a thriving farm. Join us for an on-farm field day where we'll explore the fundamental practices of post-harvest handling, ensuring that your harvest remains fresh, and market-ready. Facilitated by seasoned experts in sustainable agriculture, this workshop will cover:

• Infrastructure, Equipment and Workflow
• Harvest, Washing and Sanitizing
• Inventory Management & Quality Control
• Packaging and Presentation
• Cold Chain Management & Storage
• Staff Training & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Don’t miss this opportunity to visit Kitchen Girl Farm’s wash/pack barn and learn best practices in successful post harvest operations!

About the Farm: Established in 2020, Kitchen Girl Farm is a small-scale, diversified farm growing sustainable produce and pastured eggs on 2.5 acres in Parkton, Baltimore County, Maryland. They sell their products throughout the Baltimore and Washington DC area to restaurants, wholesale buyers, and run a CSA. The farm is owned and operated by co-founders Christy and Connor who have educational backgrounds in Environmental Science and Policy as well as nearly 15 years of farming experience in both rural and urban settings. Learn more about the farmers here.

This is an in-person workshop. Pre registration is required so we can plan accordingly. We suggest that attendees wear weather appropriate attire, and closed-toed shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Be sure to bring a water bottle! There will be extra masks, waters, hand sanitizer, sunscreen & bug spray on site.

• Pre Work/Readings: We encourage attendees to check out their website and Instagram
• Parking Information: Park on the grass by the small lower barn building, carpooling encouraged
• Access to Restroom: Yes
• Other Notes: Paths are grass, there is limited shade and seating on site
• Cancellation Policy: In the event that we need to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances attendees will receive an email notification.
• Questions? Please contact [email protected]

COVID and Health Safety Protocol

• Please do not attend if you are feeling ill, experiencing symptoms, or have been exposed to people in your life who are sick.
• Please contact the event organizer/appropriate Farm Alliance Staff to make arrangements regarding your absence.
• If you learn that you have tested positive for COVID within 5 days after an event, we ask that you please notify us so that we can inform participants about possible exposure.

Host or Publisher Farm Alliance of Baltimore