Event Details
Date
February 19, 2019
Time
8:00am- 5:15pm
Location
Desmond Conference Center
660 Albany Shaker Road
Albany, NY 12211
Cost
$55.00 In State Growers - subsidized by NYS Ag & Markets
(additional attendee $55.00 ea.)
$140.00 Out of State Growers
(additional attendee $140.00 ea.)
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit Program
Pre-Registration Deadline: February 4, 2019
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PSA Grower Training Course
February 19, 2019
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.
Note: You do NOT need to register for the Fruit and Vegetable Conference to attend this training. Registration deadline is February 1st
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
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.
Registration is mandatory for this event.
Hosted by CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program during our 2019 Fruit and Vegetable Conference
PSA Grower Training Course Agenda
8:00 AM Registration and Refreshments
8:30 AM Welcome, Introductions, and Course Expectations
9:00 AM Module 1: Introduction to Produce Safety
10:00 AM Module 2: Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
11:00 AM Break
11:15 AM Module 3: Soil Amendments
12:00 PM Module 4: Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
12:45 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Module 5: Agricultural Water - Part I: Production Water
2:30 PM Module 5: Agricultural Water - Part 2: Postharvest Water
3:15 PM Break
3:30 PM Module 6: Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
4:30 PM Module 7: How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan
5:15 PM Final Questions, Closing Statements and Evaluations
5:30 PM Adjourn
