2019 Sandpoint Produce Safety Alliance Training

Monday February 25, 2019

The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training curriculum is currently the only FDA-approved training program to prepare fresh produce growers to meet the regulatory requirements in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

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The Produce Safety Rule requires that all farms covered by the Produce Safety Rule have a designated representative complete this training. To help determine if your operation needs this training, please complete this self-guided decision tool.

This eight (8) hour, one-day Grower Training Course will cover key areas and requirements of the Produce Safety Rule including:

Introduction to Produce Safety
Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
Soil Amendments
Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
Agricultural Water
Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan

Note: Lunch, refreshments, course materials, and certificates are included with registration. The cost associated with manuals and certificates is sponsored in full by a grant from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

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