Stay ahead in the Washington sweet cherry industry with this targeted course based on the USDA’s final rule. Learn about the new minimum size requirements (57/64 inch), revised pack standards, and crucial compliance steps effective January 1, 2027. Discover how these changes can impact market access, crop insurance eligibility, and operations for all sweet cherry varieties except Rainier, Royal Anne, and other light sweet cherries. Equip your team to implement necessary process updates and maintain regulatory alignment.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Identify the key regulatory changes affecting the handling of Washington sweet cherries.
* Understand the new minimum size and pack requirements and their application.
* Implement actionable steps to ensure compliance by the effective date.
* Recognize the consequences of non-compliance with the updated regulations.
