Virtual Farm Food Safety Training
Event Details
Date
March 30, 2026
Time
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
via Zoom
Cost
Registration : $10.00
Pre-registration required to receive the Zoom link.
Host
Cornell Cooperative ExtensionRobert Hadad
585-739-4065
email Robert Hadad
Learn about food safety on the farm! This online event hosted by the Cornell Vegetable Program, Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture, CCE Broome County, and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, will cover good agricultural practices (GAPs) for produce growers to help reduce the risk of microbial contamination on the farm, keeping food and consumers safe.
Goals of this Workshop:
- Learn what is meant by food safety and how does it apply to produce growers
- Learn about farm good agricultural practices that help to reduce the risk of microbial
- Understand the potential sources of contamination and processes for keeping food safe and consumers from getting sick
- Understand how GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices) impact produce safety
- Learn how to integrate GAPs into your production practices
- If you are looking for new markets or if your buyer requires it, learn what is needed to have a USDA GAP audit
- If applying for a NY Farm Viability Institute grant, several of their programs require GAPs certification
- Learn about what is needed to begin writing a farm food safety plan. A food safety plan is helpful in implementing practices and should be written in a way to comply with a USDA GAP audit for certification.
Cost and Registration
COST: $10. Pre-registration required by Wednesday, March 25. The Zoom link will appear in your registration email confirmation.
Questions?
Reach out to Robert Hadad at 585-739-4065 or rgh26@cornell.edu.
Asparagus
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Mushrooms
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
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