Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Sign-in is at 7:30am. Course hours are from 8am until 5pm.
Cost: $30
Location: 3290 Ad Art Road, Stockton, CA 95215
Host: Western Institute for Food Safety & Security
Contact: David Goldenberg, (530) 757-5700
Training Language: English
Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Funding for this course is underwritten by the California Department of Food & Agriculture through a grant provided by the Food and Drug Administration.
Course Information
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. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’
What to Expect
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 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 certificate, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course.
Cost to Attend
The cost to attend this PSA Grower Training Course has been subsidized by a grant from the California Department of Food & Agriculture. The $30 registration costs covers the PSA Grower Training Manuals, lunch, and a Certificate of Course Attendance from AFDO.
Additional Information
For more information about scheduled PSA Grower Training Courses, please visit the PSA website at www.ProduceSafetyAlliance.cornell.edu.
No refunds or transfer of registration are available.
Date of Event:
Apr 11, 2019
Time of Event:
7:30am-5:00pm
Location:
3290 Ad Art Road, Stockton, CA 95215
Price Per Participant:
$30.00
Last day to register online:
Thursday, April 11, 2019