About the Training
Description
The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Course is a standardized curriculum that covers a wide range of information on produce safety, including a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule requirements. It is recognized by FDA as one way to satisfy the training requirement of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, written in provision 112.22(c).
This one day course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. After attending the entire course, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course.
Modules
The PSA Grower Training course covers the following produce safety topics:
- Module 1: Introduction to Produce Safety
- Module 2: Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
- Module 3: Soil Amendments
- Module 4: Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
- Module 5-1: Agricultural Water Part 1: Production Water
- Module 5-2: Agricultural Water Part 2: Postharvest Water
- Module 6: Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
- Module 7: How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan
Earning a Certificate of Completion
To receive an AFDO certificate, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course. For remote trainings via Zoom, per the Produce Safety Alliance requirements, participants must be engaged in the entire training and have their WebCams on/connected throughout the training.
Contact
For more information about FDA FSMA training programs and other assistance with FSMA compliance, visit the Agrifood Safety website, or contact Jackson County MSU Extension at 517-788-4292.
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