Event Details
Date
Apr 5 - Apr 6, 2017
Time
April 5: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; April 6: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
Genesee County Fire Training Center
7690 State St Rd
Batavia, NY 14020
Cost
$125.00 per attendee
(additional attendee $125.00 ea.)
includes lunch, refreshments, and training materials
Host
Cornell Cooperative ExtensionRobert Hadad
585-739-4065
email Robert Hadad
Pre-Registration Deadline: April 3, 2017
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Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course + Optional Food Safety Plan Writing Workshop
April 5 - April 6, 2017
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 should attend this food safety training. 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
What to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course (Wednesday, April 5):
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
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.
Optional Workshop on Farm Food Safety Plan Writing (Thursday, April 6):
Although this is not a requirement of FSMA, it is for those being asked by their buyers to have a food safety plan and undergo a 3rd-party audit. Participation in the day 2 session is limited to those who previously attended a 1 day FSMA or GAPs training.
For more info about this training, vegetable growers should contact Robert Hadad, or fruit growers should contact Craig Kahlke.
