NAPSO and Spud Smart Present

Friday, September 12, 10 AM PST

Ensuring Safety and Optimizing Storage through Prediction

Join Erica Zwaneveld from McCain Foods for “From Harvest to Pile: Safety in Every Step,” and Todd Forbush from Techmark for “Crossroads to Harvest: Predicting Storage Outcomes,” in a live webinar Friday, September 12 at 10 am PST.

This timely session will cover key safety practices during potato harvest and how field sampling can help predict optimal storage conditions for short, medium, and long-term preservation.

​​​​​​​Don’t miss this insightful event for grower and industry professionals. Register today!

What You Will Learn In The Webinar

  • Safety from Harvester to Pile

    Tips on ensuring safety from harvest to storage.

  • Pre-Harvest Sugar Sample Collection

    Where do you measure? Why is it important? What are the barriers to getting this information? 

  • Storage Management

    What are the key factors that determine when to cool potatoes?

  • Storage Effect on Fry Quality

    What secrets will the potatoes tell us through monitoring Fresh Air or Cooling Usage?

  • NAPSO & Spud Smart

    Co-Hosts

  • Todd Forbush

    Todd Forbush received his Masters degree from Michigan State University in Agricultural Engineering in 1989. While at MSU Todd studied the effects of ventilation on the process quality of chip potatoes out of storage under the watchful eyes of the late Drs. Burt Cargill and Roger Brook. Following graduation he continued to apply this work to the commercial potato storage industry at Techmark, Inc.

  • Erica Zwaneveld

    Raised on a farm in New Brunswick, Erica developed a deep-rooted passion for agricultural safety and employee well-being. Her academic journey, spanning multiple degrees, has fueled her dedication to advancing health and safety across various sectors. As a certified Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), and Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), she brings a wealth of expertise to her field. In her current role as Lead Safety Coordinator at McCain Foods, Erica continues to leverage her extensive background to drive initiatives that promote agricultural safety.

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