  January 26 & 27 from 8:00 am- 12:00 pmThis two-day online workshop is being offered to produce growers. The training will cover the standardized curriculum designed by the Produce Safety Alliance, which meets the regulatory requirements of the Produce Safety Rule under FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act). The course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. Individuals who participate in this course are expected to gain a basic understanding of:Requirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them successfully;Microorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they 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; andParts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing one. Further information is available on www.georgiaproducesafety.com or by viewing this detailed flyer. For questions, please email Maggie Brown or Elizabeth Danforth. Click the links below to register for both days of training.  Click to Register  Click to Register |
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