Produce Safety Grower Training
What topics will be covered?
Topics covered will include: agricultural water, soil amendments, worker health and hygiene, wildlife management, postharvest handling, and food safety plans.
Who should attend?
Fresh produce farmers. The FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule sets mandatory federal standards for growing, harvesting, packing, and holding produce.
Most produce farms are affected by this Rule.
Growers need to attend a training to learn about new regulations impacting the produce industry and will receive a certificate of completion which satisfies the FDA requirement for training. This training, developed by the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) and presented by the University of Arkansas Extension Service, will help growers understand the new requirements, and will provide the information needed to comply with the Produce Safety Rule.
Arkansas Produce Safety: How to Comply With the Produce Safety Rule
When are the trainings?
In-Person Trainings: Workshop participants are encouraged to arrive by 8:00 a.m. The workshop will include snacks, lunch, and beverages. The program will conclude by 5:00 p.m.
Remote Trainings: The remote workshop is held over two days, starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m. on both days. Participants must attend both days to receive the training certificate.
Other Trainings: Please see event information for time/location details.
What is the cost to attend?
In-Person Trainings: The in-person training is $25/person and open to the
public; however, space is limited.
Remote Trainings: The remote training is $25/person for in-state (within Arkansas) and $100/person for out-of-state (outside Arkansas) and open to the public; however, space is limited and preference will be given to Arkansas farmers.
Other Trainings: Costs will vary depending on the program. These trainings are
open to the public; however, space is limited.
Select the links below for additional information and registration:
2024 Produce Safety Grower Training Schedule
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May 2024 Produce Safety Grower Training - REGISTRATION OPEN!
Registration is now open for our May 2024 training! This is a REMOTE (virtual) training, and participants must have the necessary technology to participate including:
Zoom video conferencing software Web camera and microphone Internet access
Participant attendance and engagement will be monitored. Participants are only eligible for PSA/AFDO Certificate of Course Completion if they are present for ALL modules of the course over both days.
DATE: May 29-30th
TIME: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (both days)
LOCATION: Zoom
Register for the May Training!
QUESTIONS?
Contact Rip Weaver at rweaver@uada.edu.