Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course
Event Details
Date
February 25, 2020
Time
8:00am - 5:00pm
Location
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
660 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
Cost
Registration Fee : $55.00
(addl attendee $55.00 ea.)
Host
Eastern New York Commercial HorticultureA grower training course developed by the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) that meets the regulatory requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. At least one person per farm producing more than $25,000 worth of fruits and vegetables must attend this course once. Participants will receive a certificate of course completion by the Association of Food and Drug Officials.
The course consists of the following modules:
1. Introduction to Produce Safety
2. Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
3. Soil Amendments
4. Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
5. Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Post-harvest Water)
6. Post-harvest Handling and Sanitation
7. How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Please help us reduce waste by bringing a travel mug and reusable water bottle.
For more information, contact Elisabeth Hodgdon at eh528@cornell.edu or 518-650-5323
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