Harmonized GAP Plus+ Plan Writing Session
Event Details
Date
March 20, 2026
Time
7:30am Sign-In, 8am-12pm
Location
CCE Wayne
1581 NY-88
Newark, NY 14513
Cost
Registration : $40.00
(addl attendee $40.00 ea.)
Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions in the "note to us" section
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit ProgramJoin us for this specialized workshop to cover requirements for this specific audit. Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are increasingly being asked to have the Harmonized GAP Plus+ audit to satisfy some large buyer's requirements. In this workshop, you will get an overview of the audit standards. Following this, you will have time to start writing your food safety plan to adhere to this audit. Even if you have a food safety plan developed for this specific audit, it would be worthwhile to attend this workshop. In addition, if you are transitioning from HGAPs or another audit, you can revise your food safety plan accordingly. You will receive a food safety plan template tailored to the Harmonized GAP Plus+ standards. Extension educators and NYS Ag & Mkts auditors will be available for help.
Lunch and refreshments are included.
Please bring a laptop that contains Microsoft Word
and your current food safety plan, if you have one.
7:30 AM - Check-in and refreshments.
8 AM - Audit Standards overview, and intro to the food safety template.
10 AM - Break
10:20 AM - Begin writing/revising your plan
Noon - Lunch & Adjourn
Apples
Apricots
Asian Pears
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Gooseberries
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Raspberries / Blackberries
Strawberries
Unusual Fruit
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