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Join the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) team on a virtual field trip to R&R Cultivation in Roseville, Minnesota. Discover the many types of mushrooms, earn about the process of growing them in their urban location, and ask questions live. The live video stream will last approximately 20-30 minutes. If you can’t tune in during the live event, the video will be posted on the MAITC YouTube site for later viewing.

Visit the MAITC website to learn more about this tour and all our resources for educators.

This training is being offered remotely, via Zoom. In order to participate, individuals must have a web-cam, two-way audio (speakers & microphone), reliable internet, and will be required to have the web-cam on during the full course of the training (8:45am - 5:00pm). This is to verify participants' presence and participation.

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:

• Microorganisms 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 information to help you meet them
• Your questions on the rule and how it is being implemented in Minnesota

Registration

Registration includes the training materials (mailed to you in advance) and a Certificate of Course Attendance. Participation for the entire training is required to receive the certificate. Check-in opens at 8:45am, training will begin at 9:00am and end at 5:00pm. Class sizes are limited and on a first-come, first serve basis. For mailing purposes, we are only accepting registrations for attendees within the continental US.

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.

The Emerging Farmers Working Group will meet via WebEx. Members of the public are welcome to attend and public comments can be made through the chatbox. Contact Melissa Hyslop if you have questions or need reasonable accommodation.

We invite you to the 2021 Minnesota Industrial Hemp Forum. The two-day virtual event will be held Wednesday, February 10, and Thursday, February 11, from noon to 4 p.m. each day. The event is free to attend.

Forum topics include federal and state regulations, plant breeding and agronomy, and market opportunities.

We invite you to the 2021 Minnesota Industrial Hemp Forum. The two-day virtual event will be held Wednesday, February 10, and Thursday, February 11, from noon to 4 p.m. each day. The event is free to attend.

Forum topics include federal and state regulations, plant breeding and agronomy, and market opportunities.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff will be leading free EAB Field Workshops in Faribault, MN.

About this Event

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff will be leading free EAB Field Workshops in Faribault, MN (Rice County). These hour-long outdoor workshops will provide an opportunity to get a firsthand look at EAB-infested trees and will assist the community in becoming familiar with early detection. General EAB biology, distribution, management, regulation and treatment will also be covered. Workshops are provided free of charge through support from the US Forest Service. Attendance will be limited to 25 people or less for each session.

Details

• Dress for the weather as the workshops are held entirely outside.

• Bring a pair of binoculars.

• Cancellations due to severe weather only.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Provided

• ISA – All Certification Categories

• SAF – Category 1 - CF

For More Information

Jonathan Osthus, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

651-201-6248

jonathan.osthus@state.mn.us

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please contact event organizer Jonathan Osthus at 651-201-6248 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 711 as soon as possible. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this information is available in alternative forms of communication upon request by calling 651-201-6000. TTY users can call the Minnesota Relay Service at 711. The MDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff will be leading free EAB Field Workshops near Grand Lake in Rockville, MN.

About this Event

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff will be leading free EAB Field Workshops in Rockville, MN (Stearns County). These hour-long outdoor workshops will provide an opportunity to get a firsthand look at EAB-infested trees and will assist the community in becoming familiar with early detection. General EAB biology, distribution, management, regulation and treatment will also be covered. Workshops are provided free of charge through support from the US Forest Service. Attendance will be limited to 25 people or less for each session.

Details

• Dress for the weather as the workshops are held entirely outside.

• Bring a pair of binoculars.

• Cancellations due to severe weather only.

• No restroom facilities are available on-site. Please plan accordingly.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Provided

• ISA – All Certification Categories

• SAF – Category 1 - CF

For More Information

Jonathan Osthus, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

651-201-6248

jonathan.osthus@state.mn.us

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please contact event organizer Jonathan Osthus at 651-201-6248 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 711 as soon as possible. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this information is available in alternative forms of communication upon request by calling 651-201-6000. TTY users can call the Minnesota Relay Service at 711. The MDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff will be leading free EAB Field Workshops at Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes, MN.

About this Event

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff will be leading free EAB Field Workshops in Lino Lakes, MN (Anoka County). These hour-long outdoor workshops will provide an opportunity to get a firsthand look at EAB-infested trees and will assist the community in becoming familiar with early detection. General EAB biology, distribution, management, regulation and treatment will also be covered. Workshops are provided free of charge through support from the US Forest Service. Attendance will be limited to 25 people or less for each session.

Details

• Dress for the weather as the workshops are held entirely outside.

• Bring a pair of binoculars.

• Cancellations due to severe weather only.

• No restroom facilities are available on-site. Please plan accordingly.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Provided

• ISA – All Certification Categories

• SAF – Category 1 - CF

For More Information

Jonathan Osthus, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

651-201-6248

jonathan.osthus@state.mn.us

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please contact event organizer Jonathan Osthus at 651-201-6248 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 711 as soon as possible. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this information is available in alternative forms of communication upon request by calling 651-201-6000. TTY users can call the Minnesota Relay Service at 711. The MDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff will be leading free EAB Field Workshops at Pioneer Village in Worthington, MN.

About this Event

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff will be leading free EAB Field Workshops in Worthington, MN (Nobles County). These hour-long outdoor workshops will provide an opportunity to get a firsthand look at EAB-infested trees and will assist the community in becoming familiar with early detection. General EAB biology, distribution, management, regulation and treatment will also be covered. Workshops are provided free of charge through support from the US Forest Service. Attendance will be limited to 25 people or less for each session.

Details

• Dress for the weather as the workshops are held entirely outside.

• Bring a pair of binoculars.

• Cancellations due to severe weather only.

• No restroom facilities are available on-site. Please plan accordingly.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Provided

• ISA – All Certification Categories

• SAF – Category 1 - CF

For More Information

Jonathan Osthus, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

651-201-6248

jonathan.osthus@state.mn.us

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please contact event organizer Jonathan Osthus at 651-201-6248 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 711 as soon as possible. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this information is available in alternative forms of communication upon request by calling 651-201-6000. TTY users can call the Minnesota Relay Service at 711. The MDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.