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Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training

• Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Who Should Attend?

Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety.

What to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course

The trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules:

• Introduction to Produce Safety
• Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
• Soil Amendments
• Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
• Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)
• Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
• How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan

In addition to learning about produce safety best practices, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions.

Benefits of Attending the Course

The course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. Individuals who participate in this course are expected to gain a basic understanding of:

• Microorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farm
• How to identify microbial risks, practices that reduce risks, and how to begin implementing produce safety practices on the farm
• Parts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing one
• Requirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them.

After attending the entire course, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course. To receive an AFDO/PSA Certificate of Completion, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course.

Date: January 11, 2023

Time: 8 AM to 5 PM

Location: 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY 13424

Host: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County

Cost: $50 per person

Registration Link: https://cceoneida.com/events/2023/01/11/produce-safety-alliance-psa-grower-training Option to pay by check or by credit card through PayPal.

Included: The $50 will provide attendees with a PSA Grower Training Manual, a Certificate of Completion from the Association of Food and Drug Officials, a continental breakfast, and a hot lunch. 

For any other questions, please contact:

Myron Thurston III
Food Supply Chain Specialist
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County
Email: Myron.thurston@cornell.edu
Phone: 315-430-7504

Register

https://cceoneida.com/events/2023/01/11/produce-safety-alliance-psa-grower-training

Last updated December 19, 2022