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Last Remote PSA Grower Training of 2020

Microgreens Survey
From our team to yours:

Happy Thanksgiving
We are thankful for all of our hard working farmers. Thank you for providing us with fresh, local food!
LAST Produce Safety Grower Training opportunity of 2020!πŸ‘¨πŸ½β€πŸŒΎπŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸŒΎ
Registration for the December training closes Tuesday, November 24th!! Sign up now!!


❄Remote PSA Grower Training Schedule: Winter 2020 ❄


The training will be split into two days and will take place from 8:00 am to
ο»Ώ12:30 pm both days. This training will be conducted live through Zoom.
Who should attend:
Anyone who grows, harvests, packs and handles fresh fruits and vegetables. Registration is limited to 20 participants. Sign up soon to reserve your spot.
Why you should attend:
On-farm food safety practices are vital in the produce industry. Many farms are now required to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. This training will educate growers on the Produce Safety Rule. Upon completion of this training, participants receive a certificate satisfying the requirement 112.22(c) in the Produce Safety Rule.
What is required to receive a certificate:
You must attend both days of the training. Additionally, you must have the following:
  • Internet access
  • Zoom Video Conferencing software*
  • Web camera
  • Microphone
When is the registration deadline:
Registration closes at 11:59 pm on November 24th
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Training materials will be mailed to your residence. Registration closes seven days before the training to accommodate ordering materials and mailing them to you.
*Once you receive the registration link, you will be prompted to download the free Zoom software. You do not have to create an account to participate.

**Participant attendance and engagement will be monitored. Participants are only eligible for a PSA/AFDO Certificate of Course Completion if they are present for all modules of the course and have the physical training manual with them for the training**
Microgreens Food Safety Research

ο»ΏThe University of Arkansas, Clemson University, the University of Houston, and New Mexico State University are collaborating to develop food safety training specifically for the microgreens industry. Our objectives are to characterize production and distribution aspects of the microgreens industry, determine barriers to implementation of risk management practices, use science-based evidence to develop training for microgreens growers, develop guidance documents for buyers and regulators of microgreens, and to provide education and outreach materials to producers, buyers, and regulators of microgreens. 

If you are a microgreens grower in the United States and are interested in participating in this project, please fill out this form with your contact information.
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