UC-ANR Produce Safety Training Workshops
To assist California avocado growers in ensuring their operation meets the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule, the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources department is offering a two-day online Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course that satisfies the FSMA PSR requirement (at least one individual from the farming operation must attend a PSA grower training course). The online course will take place December 11 – 12 from 12:00 – 4:30 p.m. each day.
Please note, to earn certification, the attendee must live/work in California and be present for all course modules. The modules are as follows:
December 11
- Introduction to produce safety
- Worker health, hygiene and training
- Soil amendments
- Wildlife, domesticated animals and land use
December 12
- Agricultural water — production and postharvest water
- Postharvest handling and sanitation
- How to develop a farm food safety plan
The fee for the course is $50 per person. The registration deadline is December 1. Online registration for the course is now available.
This course is taught in English. For Spanish-language options, visit the PSA website. For more information, contact Erin DiCaprio at 530.752.6594 or Ariana Reyes at [email protected].
