Quarter Academic Credit
2
Designed for those seeking to advance in facility management, plant scientist or systems operations roles, this online course will provide an overview of food safety requirements, consumer impact on post-harvest processes, best practices for harvesting, proper storage and distribution processes and effective consumer marketing. CEA systems suppliers, potential investors and those interested in establishing small farming businesses or start-up companies may also find this course beneficial.
Students should expect to spend approximately 3 to 4 hours a week on recorded lectures, readings and assignments.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply regulatory requirements and consumer demands for food safety in CEA
- Employ best practices in harvesting to maintain safety and quality
- Identify the major components of post-harvest operations that impact product safety and nutritional quality
- Differentiate CEA products in marketing communications
Skills You’ll Gain
- Best practices in harvesting processes
- Storage and preservation of nutritional quality
- Distribution practices for safety and quality
- Consumer messaging and positive marketing differentiation for CEA
Course Code
509668