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Fumigation Seminar: A Class Above the Rest
By Kasey Harper Ferreria On November 4th, local industry members attended the 2009 Pesticide & Fumigation Safety Training Seminar at the Ramada Inn, in Fresno. The objective was simple: To offer continuing education for ACFSQ/DFA members SCTC's Erika Tarr and team compiled a list of diverse speakers who spoke on current food quality and safety topics. Presentations included Designing a Pest Control Program Based on Integrated Pest Management Standards; Insecticidal Efficacy of Sulfuryl Fluoride on Pests of California Dried Fruit and Nuts; Personal Protection Equipment and Respiratory Protection; and Pheromone Technology.  Don Barton from GoldRiver Orchards praised the relevancy of the seminar, saying "This was my first ACFSQ Fumigation Seminar, but it will not be my last. In fact, this was the best and most relevant seminar of any of the CE classes I've taken in the past five years. Every presentation had direct application to the walnut industry and GoldRiver Orchards. This training seminar adds real value to our DFA membership."  Terry Freeto of Sun-Maid Growers appreciated the fact that the speakers tailored their presentation to reflect food industry concerns, saying "Most presenters sell products to our industry and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their presentations. The classes are tailored to food industry needs and interests. Most other seminars are targeted for the applicators who treat homes and general business, not the food industry." A special thanks to all of our presenters: Mr. Sean Glover from Industrial Fumigant Company; Mr. Louie Guerra from Fresno County Deputy Ag. Commissioner Office; Mr. Larry King from Liphatech; Dr. Spencer Walse from USDA/ARS; Ms. Jeamette Muhareb from ACFSQ; Ms. Judy Johnson from USDA/ARS; Mr. Ed Hosoda from Cardinal Pro Products; Mr. Robert Poehling from Cardinal Pro Products, and Mr. Leonard Mongiello from Bird Barrier America. |
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Comments, questions or story ideas? Please contact newsletter editor Richard Cherrix at 916.561.5900 ext. 107 or richc@agfoodsafety.org  View Newsletter Archive IN THIS ISSUE Member Spotlight: Valley Fig Growers 24th European Dried Fruit Meeting ACFSQ/ DFA Board Members: Don Soetaert, Chairman Shoei Foods USA, Inc. Susan Brauner Blue Diamond Growers Sam Keiper Diamond Foods, Inc. Jack Mariani Mariani Nut Company George Sousa, Sr. Mariani Packing Company, Inc. Barry Kriebel Sun-Maid Growers of California Mark Dalrymple Sunsweet Growers Inc. Mike Emigh Valley Fig Growers Pete Turner Wilbur Packing Company SCTC Board Members: Michael Cassidy, Chairman Sun-Maid Growers of California Chip Litten CalDak International, LLC Bruce Higton California Food Connections Craig Duerr Campos Brothers Farms N. Leon Dermenjian Derco Foods Martin Mariani Mariani Nut Company Jim Zion Meridian Nut Growers, LLC Everett Golden Otis McAllister, Inc. Linda Robbins Pacific Century Trading, Inc. President’s "E" Award By Erika Tarr Known as one of the oldest and most widely trusted companies dealing in global trade of food products, Otis McAllister, Inc. is truly a shinning star. Founded in 1892 by James Otis, Jr., M. Hall McAllister and Everett N. Bee, their mission was simple: to provide their global customers the widest breadth of sources for high quality and reasonably priced foods, beverages and food ingredients and to conduct business with all suppliers and clients in an ethical manner. This practice has continued for one hundred and sixteen year history as a key company in the worldwide food industry. <read more> Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) 2010 Ag Shipper Workshops By Erika Tarr The Specialty Crop Trade Council works closely with The Agricultural Transportation Coalition (AgTc). The AgTC monitors government and commercial activity on ocean shipping and other transportation issues and keeps AgTC members up-to-date on how these will impact their business. To view Ag Shipper Workshop Dates and Locations, please visit http://www.agtrans.org/Section.asp?article_id=1989 American Shipper <view PDF> |
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