Employee Handbooks and training videos have been a "go to "method for training workers for decades, but worker training does not always have to be formal or time intensive. Farm supervisors know that it's important to check in with workers throughout the growing season to ensure employees understand produce safety concepts and that standard operating procedures (SOP's) and farm policies are being followed.
In support of On-Farm worker training, Michigan State University Extension in collaboration with Ferris State students and the Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Team will be launching a FREE Produce Safety Training texting service.
Farm supervisors and workers can reserve a spot to receive a once-a-week text beginning in September featuring a short video or audio clip (or other resource) focused on On-Farm Produce Safety.