Produce Safety Alliance Grower Online Training (June 22-23, 2021)

The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Course is recognized by the FDA to satisfy the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) training requirement. Due to COVID-19 shelter-in-place, this class is only offered online at this time to qualified individuals.

Cost/Eligibility:

$25*- for USDA NIFA Grant-Eligible

You qualify for this funding if you fall under one of the following categories

Must be work with or be a part of the California Specialty Crop industry
Specialty Crop farmer, grower, farm manager or farm key personnel

*This fee includes Participant Manual, Exercise workbook and $50 certificate fee

Don't Qualify? Don't worry you can still register, but the registration fee will be full price $199

Class/Equipment Requirements:

Must provide a copy of your valid Identification Card prior to class attendance.
Laptop, tablet or mobile device with front-facing camera
Agree to have front facing camera on during the entire class (verifies attendance and allows us to certify you)
Stable internet connection
Download Zoom application and open free Zoom account
Produce Safety Grower Manual will be mailed to your prior to class

REGISTRATION CLOSES: Monday June 14, 2021

Agenda

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

7:45 - 8:00 am: Equipment Check/Check-In

8:00 – 10:00 am: Module 1: Introduction to produce safety &

Module 2: Worker health, hygiene and training

10:00 – 10:10 am: Break

10:10 – 12:00 pm: Module 3: Soil amendments &

Module 4: Wildlife domesitc animals and land use

Agenda

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

7:45 - 8:00 am: Equipment Check/Check-In

8:00 – 10:00 am: Module 5a & 5b: Agriculture water

10:00 – 10:10 am: Break

10:10 – 11:45 am: Module 6: Postharvet handling and sanitation

Module 7: How to write a food safety plan

11:45 - 12:00 pm: Evaluation & Closing