Postharvest Technology Short Course 
for Enterprises in Developing & 
Emerging Economies

13-17 April 2009
Antalya, Turkey

Offered collaboratively by the
University of California Davis &
Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey

This is a special offering of the UCDavis Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops Short Course, which is an intensive five day study of current technologies and best practices associated with the postharvest handling of fresh fruits and vegetables. This course is designed specifically as a “train the trainer” education outreach event for public and private sector professionals interested in quality assurance and extension activities related to fresh produce quality, safety and marketability. The course is limited to 25 participants from countries with developing or emerging economies. Enrollment will be handled on a first-paid, first-enrolled basis. The course will be held at the Dedeman Antalya Resort Hotel & Convention Center in Antalya, Turkey during the period from 13 to 17 April, 2009 immediately following the International Postharvest Symposium, IPS (8 to 12 April, 2009) to be held at the same hotel. For more information about the IPS, go to: http://www.postharvest2009.com/ 

COURSE CONTENTS AND INSTRUCTORS:
Link to course schedule and list of instructors as a PDF document.

COURSE MATERIALS TO BE PROVIDED TO EACH PARTICIPANT:

• Postharvest Technology Book (UC ANR Publication 3311)
• Small-Scale Postharvest Practices (UC Hort Series Publication 8)
• Cooling Manual (UC ANR Publication 21567)
• Air Transportation Manual (UC ANR Publication 21618)
• Refrigerated Trailer Transport Manual (UC ANR Publication 21614)
• Marine Container Transport Manual (UC ANR Publication 21595)
• USDA Agricultural Handbook 66 on a CD
• Reduced Tip Probe Thermometer
• Handouts as PDF files of all lecture presentations

COURSE FEES:
$2,000 (US) per participant. Fees include share in expenses of instructors to travel to Antalya, course materials to be provided to the participants, food and beverages for breaks and lunches, and transportation costs for field trips.

ENROLLMENT:
Enroll through the UC Davis Postharvest Technology Center by March 1, 2009.

LODGING:
All participants are strongly encouraged to make their own hotel reservation at the Dedeman Antalya Resort Hotel & Convention Center (70 Euros for single room, full board per day) in Antalya, Turkey. These are special rates for short course participants so please use the following promotional code "AKDEFB" when making reservations by telephone or via the internet at: http://www.dedeman.com/Antalya.aspx