Date:
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Time:
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location:
ONLINE
Speaker:
Meredith Melendez, Wesley Kline, Jennifer Matthews
Description:
BOTH DAYS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE, DECEMBER 5 + 6
Who Should Attend:
-Fruit Growers
-Vegetable Growers
-Growers who have farms that fall under the PSR
-Growers who have farms that don’t fall under the rule but will in the future
Does your farm fall under the FSMA PSR? Find out at the link below.
https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4IagP1mbPyrp42N
Benefits of Attending the Workshop
-Individuals who participate in this course will gain a basic understanding of:
-Requirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them
-Fulfills the requirement for at least one supervisor from a farm to complete food safety training at least equivalent to the standardized curriculum recognized by the FDA
-Microorganisms relevant to produce safety
-Where microorganisms 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
-Cleaning and Sanitizing
What to Expect at the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training:
-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
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 survey to their trainer at the end of the course.
Cost:
$50.00 per person
Sponsor(s):
Sponsored by The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (#5U18FD005877-020) and The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (#5U01FD005334-05)
Contact:
Jennifer Matthews, 609-675-4221