Food Safety Events
The UMass Extension (NEP) Food Safety Education Program offers:
- Food Safety for Family Day Care Providers Online Course.
- Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Food Safety Training.
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Training.
- ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification.
- Health and Food Safety Forum.
Seasonal Pick: Eggplant
Pick of the crop:
Choose a firm, smooth-skinned eggplant that feels heavy for its size. Smaller eggplants are generally more tender, while larger ones can be tough and bitter. When eggplant is fresh, you can apply gentle pressure with your finger and the mark will disappear quickly.
Eggplant Recipes:
Visit Massachusetts Locally Grown featuring recipes for fruits and vegetables grown in Massachusetts and found at most local farmers’ markets.
NEP in Your Community
Nine offices … 46 communities … more than 100 collaborating agencies … across Massachusetts, NEP brings the messages of healthy food choices, physical activity, food safety, and stretching food dollars, to promote families and communities Growing Healthy Together.
