(posted on behalf of Betsy Bihn, National GAPS Program Coordinator)
We are looking for two groups of 10 fruit and/or vegetable growers to participate in two focus groups. The purpose is to ask for your opinions about new decision trees that are being developed to help growers assess food safety risks on the farm and decide which risks should be addressed first. These decision trees are designed primarily for small to medium sized farms, but should be useful to all fresh produce growers.
The focus groups will be held in two different locations. One will be on Thursday March 20, 2014 from 2-4 pm at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, NY. The other focus group will be Thursday April 3, 2014 from 1-3 pm at the Best Western Albany Airport, Albany, NY.
Participants will receive $40 to compensate for their time and travel expenses. Please call or email Betsy Bihn at 315.787.2625 or eab38@cornell.edu if you are interested in participating or if you have any questions. These focus groups are open to all fruit and vegetable growers.