Brain Exercises: Digital learning in February

by | Feb 3, 2021 | Community

Join us for two great food safety webinars this month—they’re informative, useful, the hosts are friendly, and they’re free for anyone!

Food Safety Basics

Does “best before” really mean “bad after”? Our Food Safety Basics webinar session unpacks the four key ways to avoid the growth of harmful micro-organisms while providing you with the tools to prevent unnecessary food waste caused by misinterpreting best-before date labels. A solid educational resource for food business staff, food program volunteers and anyone who wants a food-safe, zero-waste kitchen.

Pro tip: Does the student or teacher in your life need a classroom resource or activity on health and nutrition? This webinar is a great fit for secondary students, too.

Food Safety Basics
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
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Maximizing Your Food — How to Store it Right

Are wilted veggies inevitable? How long can food actually stay safe out of the fridge? So much of food waste—and food-borne illnesses—can be avoided by following a few simple guidelines for storing and chilling. From why you have to respect the cold chain to how to cover the secret to reviving food, join a chef with 20 years of experience and learn how to store food the right way. This webinar is another great resource for food business staff, food program volunteers and anyone interested in saving food… and money!

Pro tip: Have a question about cooking or food safety? Bring it to the Q&A with our chef.

Maximizing Your Food – How to Store It Right
Wed, February 24, 2021
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
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We have more great webinars coming in March, so check next month’s Harvest Journal for all the details!

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