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Transcript of Produce Safety University Take-Home Training for Professional Standards 1 School Gardens.
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Produce Safety UniversityTake-Home Training
for Professional Standards
School Gardens
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Objectives
At the end of this training session, participants will be able to:1. Identify appropriate practices for site selection,
materials, water sources, chemicals, and compost use in school gardens.
2. Describe appropriate harvesting and handling practices for produce grown in school gardens.
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An Educational Tool: School Gardens
• Growth in popularity• A district-sponsored learning environment • Typically on school property• Involves students, staff, and community• May include flowers, trees, herbs, fruits,
and/or vegetables
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• Allowable expenses using schoolnutrition program funds– Equipment– Materials• seeds, compost, fertilizer
• FFVP program funds may not be used
USDA Food and Nutrition Service School Garden Q & As
www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/governance/Policy-Memos/2009/SP_32-2009_os.pdf
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• Handout: Food Safety Tips for School Gardens• Handout: Growing Safer Gardens– www.growingsafergardens.com
• Nutritious food must be safe food• Food safety education opportunity– Students– Staff– Community
Be a Food Safety Advocate
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• Locate away from contamination• Know what’s below; call 811 before you
dig (Call-Wait-Dig-Live)• Construct reasonable barriers
Site selection
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• Test soil• Find your county extension office: www.nifa.usda.gov/Extension/index.html
• Consider purchasing soil from a commercial source that is:– Traceable– Intended for growing food crops
Soil History
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Plant Selection
• Avoid growing toxic plants• Avoid growing known allergens, i.e. peanuts
Check with your local Cooperative Extension Office if you have questions.
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Use non-toxic, non-leaching materials• Cedar, untreated pine, or fir• Terra cotta pots• Concrete • Unused livestock water troughs (drill drain
holes)• Burlap filled with straw• Straw bales
Safe Materials
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Materials to Avoid
• Pressure-treated lumber or plywood • Used tires• Rail road ties• Old bricks with paint
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• Test all non-municipal sources• Transport water in food grade containers if
it comes into contact with produce
Safe Water Sources
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• Best practice = No chemicals • Contact local Cooperative Extension
Office for pest control recommendations• Maintain current Safety Data Sheets– Available from the manufacturer
• Follow manufacturer’s directions for all products
Chemicals and Fertilizers
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• Do not use raw or composted manure• Consider purchasing commercially prepared compost • Contact local Cooperative Extension Office for assistance
with composting – Use only plants, such as fruit and vegetable trimmings, grass,
leaves, and twigs– Avoid animal products, animal waste, and unseparated
cafeteria waste – Consider vermicompost
• Wear gloves• Locate compost pile away from sources of contamination
Compost and Manure Use
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Successful and Safe School Gardens: Great Kids Farm
• http://youtu.be/APuXKjfNi1M
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• Provide training• Monitor handwashing and personal hygiene• Clean and sanitize harvest containers• Clean harvest tools
Growing and Harvesting Produce
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• Ask about growing practices• Good Agricultural Practices should be followed
• Receive and inspect• Store properly• Maintain traceability
Using Garden Produce in School Meals
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• Communicate with stakeholders• Check local and/or state regulations• Discuss liability• Maintain traceability
Fresh Produce Donations
USDA Photo by Lance Cheung
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School Garden Activity and Discussion