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This training is for farmers who grow fresh fruits and vegetables, sell them at farmers markets, and want to become an Authorized Vendor for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) (together known as S/FMNP).

In 2020, we will only offer this training using WebEx. Sign-up at least 24 hours in advance so we can send you information on how to use WebEx and login to the training.

We will share updated information as we have it.

Agriculture 2020: Dare to Lead Into a New Decade

Advance and improve your skills through an engaging day of learning and networking at the 22nd Annual Women's Agricultural Leadership Conference. Get energized by discovering new ideas, connecting with others in agriculture, and celebrating mentors and positive role models. See the registration brochure for more details.

This training has been postponed and will be updated once it has been rescheduled. 

This location will not use technology, in order to accommodate Plain/Amish growers, but is open to all. Please contact the Produce Safety Program for paper registration forms, or for more information: 651-895-0315

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 supervisor or 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. Register online using our Online Registration Portal. 

This Produce Safety Rule Grower Training will take place in Spanish.

En este curso usted desarrollará una mejor comprensión de la inocuidad [seguridad] de productos agrícolas frescas y como implementar Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas en su propia granja. Temas del curso incluyen: el riesgo de microorganismos en la granja, métodos para minimizar el riesgo de contaminación en la granja, requisitos de la Ley de Modernización en la Inocuidad de los Alimentos (FSMA) y la Norma de la inocuidad de productos agrícolas frescos y cómo se puede cumplir en su granja. Inscripción.

Stressful times in agriculture can trigger bad news and difficult conversations. This free, 3-hour workshop offers strategies and tips you can use to bring your best self forward to the tough talks ahead, and precautions to keep yourself safe in highly charged situations.

Who should attend? Lenders, mediators, agency staff, clergy, educators, farmers, veterinarians, social service providers, and other agricultural advisors and businesspeople.

Continuing education credits may be available. This workshop is offered by the MDA with financial support from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture through North Central SARE.

Stressful times in agriculture can trigger bad news and difficult conversations. This free, 3-hour workshop offers strategies and tips you can use to bring your best self forward to the tough talks ahead, and precautions to keep yourself safe in highly charged situations.

Who should attend? Lenders, mediators, agency staff, clergy, educators, farmers, veterinarians, social service providers, and other agricultural advisors and businesspeople.

Continuing education credits may be available. This workshop is offered by the MDA with financial support from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture through North Central SARE.

Stressful times in agriculture can trigger bad news and difficult conversations. This free, 3-hour workshop offers strategies and tips you can use to bring your best self forward to the tough talks ahead, and precautions to keep yourself safe in highly charged situations.

Who should attend? Lenders, mediators, agency staff, clergy, educators, farmers, veterinarians, social service providers, and other agricultural advisors and businesspeople.

Continuing education credits may be available. This workshop is offered by the MDA with financial support from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture through North Central SARE.