The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) sets minimum food safety standards for the production of fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts. The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training course was developed to educate growers and farm workers about the PSR and assist with implementation of practices to satisfy the regulatory requirements set forth by the PSR.
The UC Division of Ag and Natural Resources has established a Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Course to support growers in California with FSMA Produce Safety Rule, provide practical knowledge and tools to support produce safety, good agricultural practices (GAPs) and co-management of natural resources through this one day session.
About the PSA Training Course
This training course covers seven modules.
Topics to be covered include:
- Introduction to Produce Safety
- Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
- Soil Amendments
- Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
- Agricultural Water
Part I: Production Water
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Part II: Postharvest Water
- Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
- How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan
Who Should Attend
Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety.
What You Get
In addition to valuable food safety information, growers will receive a certificate of completion, a PSA Grower Manual, and lunch/refreshments.
The course will be held Nov. 12 from 7:30 to 5 p.m. The cost is $15 per person, with seating limited to 30 participants. Registration can be done here.
— Story contributed by UC Ag and Natural Resources