FSMA Trainings
Are you concerned about compliance with FSMA? Do you have concerns about safety in your produce operation? Do you want to know more about the difference between FSMA and GAPs? Then the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training might be for you!
Register today for the Grower Produce Safety Alliance Training (FSMA). Certification and manual included in registration.
Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 8am to 5pm Palmer House, Chicago IL This training is hosted by Illinois Farm Bureau in conjunction with the 2019 Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Cost: Free, but pre-registration is required and seating is limited. Sign up here. |
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 from 8am to 5pm |
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 8am to 5pm Don’t forget to join us at this year’s conference on January 8-10! Visit speicialtygrowers.org for more information. |
Calendar of 2019-2020 PSA Grower Training Courses Offered in Indiana
The Safe Produce Indiana team is also hosting several Produce Safety Trainings (PSA) during the upcoming months. A couple of the trainings are in close proximity to Illinois, so we wanted to relay the dates and locations of the trainings to you. Illinois growers are welcome to attend PSA trainings in Indiana.
Cost: $100
Register online here.
Date | Location | Address |
Friday, November 15, 2019 9:00am to 5pm |
Purdue Extension Food Safety Training Hub (located in the Vincennes University Agricultural Center) |
4207 N. Purdue Rd. Vincennes, IN 47591 |
Friday, December 20, 2019 9:00am to 5pm |
Harrison County -Purdue Harrison County Extension Office |
247 Atwood St. Corydon IN 47112 |
Friday January 17, 2020 9:00am to 5pm |
Porter County-Pinney Purdue Agricultural |
11402 S. County Line Rd. Wanatah IN 46390 |
Monday, February 10, 2020 9:00am to 5pm |
Marion County- Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel |
7202 East 21st St. Indianapolis IN 46219 |
Friday, March 20, 2020 9:00am to 5pm |
Lagrange County - TBA | |
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 9:00am to 5pm |
Ivy Tech-Richmond McDaniel Hall |
2357 Chester Blvd. Richmond, IN 47374 |
How does this rule apply to you?
The FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT (FSMA): PRODUCE RULE impacts almost all fruit and vegetable growers. If you grow, harvest, pack, or hold produce, you may be subject to part or all of the Produce Rule. Check out this chart to see how the rule applies to you. Even if the rule does not apply to you, you are encouraged to take the class.
In addition to learning about produce safety best practices, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion, so come prepared to share your experiences and produce safety questions.
Training Agenda:
- Introduction to Produce Safety
- Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
- Soil Amendments
- Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
- Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)
- Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
- How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan