Postharvest Handling | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

Once food has been harvested, there are many handling and storage considerations to maintain quality and safety. The Postharvest Technology Center at UC Davis offers many resources (some listed below), as well as workshops and classes.

UC Davis Postharvest Technology Center

Produce Facts

UC ANR

Postharvest Handling for Organic Crops
Nuts: Safe Methods for Home Gardeners to Harvest, Store, and Enjoy: Almonds, Chestnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, and Walnuts
Strawberries: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy
Apples: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy
Tomatoes: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy

Colorado State University Extension Postharvest

Handling Requirements for small scale producer Chart (NC-CES)

NCAT

Postharvest Handling Tips
Postharvest Handling for Fruits and Vegetables
Small Scale Egg Handling