Starts:
Fri, 04/8/2022 - 8:45 am
Ends:
Fri, 04/8/2022 - 5:00 pm
Location:
Maple Grove Community Center
12951 Weaver Lake Road
Maple Grove, MN 55369
MDA is a:
Sponsor
Presenter
Link:
Online Registration Portal
MDA Contact:
Produce Safety Program
ProduceSafety.MDA@state.mn.us
651-539-3648

Details:

Who should attend?

This one-day training course is for produce growers. If your farm is not excluded or exempt from the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, at least one responsible party from your farm must complete a training that uses FDA-recognized curriculum or equivalent. This course meets those requirements. All produce growers interested in learning about produce safety, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule are welcome to attend. Contact the MDA Produce Safety Program to learn if your farm is covered by the rule. 

What to Expect at the FSMA Produce Safety Rule Training Course?

The training will consist of both practical guidance for implementing Good Agricultural Practices as well as the requirements of FSMA Produce Safety Rule. Key Topics:

  • Microorganisims relevant to produce safety and where they may be on the farm
  • Practices that reduce risks, and practical methods to implement these practices on the farm
  • Parts of the farm food safety plan and how to begin writing one
  • Requirements of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them
  • Your questions on the rule and how it is being implemented in Minnesota

Registration

Registration includes the training materials, lunch, refreshments, and a Certificate of Course Attendance. Participation for the entire training is required to receive the certificate. Check-in opens at 8:30am, training will begin at 9:00am and end at 5:00pm. Class sizes are limited and on a first-come, first serve basis.

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please contact the Produce Safety Program through the contact info below or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 711 as soon as possible.

Questions or need more information?

Please contact the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Produce Safety Program at (651)539-3648 or email ProduceSafety.MDA@state.mn.us

Refunds: Can only be processed up to 21 days prior to the training; tix.com processing fees cannot be refunded.