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SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:  \nWho Should AttendFruit 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.’ \nWhat to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course \nThe trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules: \n\nIntroduction to Produce Safety\nWorker Health\, Hygiene\, and Training\nSoil Amendments\nWildlife\, Domesticated Animals\, and Land Use\nAgricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)\nPost-harvest Handling and Sanitation\nHow to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan\n\nIn 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. \nBenefits of Attending the Course \nThe 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: \n\nMicroorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farm\nHow to identify microbial risks\, practices that reduce risks\, and how to begin implementing produce safety practices on the farm\nParts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing one\nRequirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them.\n\nAfter 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. \nVisit this website for the latest Train the Trainer Information: https://producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/training/train-trainer-course/. \nCosts to Attend \nTotal costs to attend the PSA Grower Training Course is $50. This price is subsidized by WSU and the fee will increase for future PSA Grower Trainings. \nIncludes materials\, certificate\, lunches and refreshments. \nDr. Faith Critzer is lead trainer. \nAdditional Information \nFor questions related to registering for the course\, please contact: \nCathy Blood\, Events Coordinator\nblood@wsu.edu\, 509-335-2845 \nFor any other questions\, please contact:\nFaith Critzer\, Produce Safety Extension Specialist\nfaith.critzer@wsu.edu\, 509-786-9203 \nFunding for this training was made possible\, in part\, by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does any mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/produce-safety-alliance-grower-training/
LOCATION:Jamestown SKlallam Tribal Center\, 1033 Old Blyn Hwy\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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