Course Length: 11 hours
Produce Essentials is comprised of five extensive units that cover the main areas of business operations for most produce organizations. Each unit includes a final exam that gauges learning ability and knowledge retention. These five units can also be accessed individually in the course catalogue.
Sustainability & Social License | The concepts of sustainability and social licence are interpreted and applied within produce industry operations. |
Sales & Marketing | The business of produce is explored including how business deals and relationships are developed and maintained in the produce industry. |
Production Practices | From fields to greenhouses and beyond this module examines production practices specific to various growing environments. |
Produce Supply Chain Logistics | The complexities of moving a living, breathing product from the field to the fork are examined across the supply chain. |
Food Safety & Quality Assurance | Ensuring safe, quality produce is examined as a foundational requirement for the produce supply chain. |