FSMA Produce Safety Rule Training, February 6, 2020 at the NJ Ag Convention in Atlantic City

Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training 
*This training meets the FDA requirements for FSMA Produce Rule Training
Sponsored by The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (#5U18FD005877-020) and The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (#5U01FD005334-04)
*Funding for this statement, publication, press release, etc. was made possible, in part, by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.*
February 6, 2020 from 9:00-4:00, Deadline to register is January 31, 2020
NJ Agricultural Convention and Trade Show
777 Harrah's Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
$35.00 per person
No Lunch
Must be registered for the Vegetable Growers Association of New Jersey Conference
Any questions contact Brandi  at (856) 451-2800 x 1 or email brandiwi@co.cumberland.nj.us
A minimum of 10 people required to hold the class.
 Who Should Attend

Fruit Growers
Vegetable Growers

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

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