FSMA Produce Safety Rule Training, February 6, 2020 at the NJ Ag Convention in Atlantic City

 Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training  *This training meets the FDA requirements for FSMA Produce Rule Training Sponsored by The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (#5U18FD005877-020) and The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (#5U01FD005334-04) *Funding for this statement, publication, press release, etc. was made possible, in part, by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.* February 6, 2020 from 9:00-4:00, Deadline to register is January 31, 2020 NJ Agricultural Convention and Trade Show 777 Harrah's Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 $35.00 per person No Lunch Must be registered for the Vegetable Growers Association of New Jersey Conference Any questions contact Brandi  at (856) 451-2800 x 1 or email brandiwi@co.cumberland.nj.us A minimum of 10 people required to hold the class.  Who Should Attend * Fruit Growers * Vegetable Growers Benefits of Attending the Workshop Individuals who participate in this course will gain a basic understanding of: * Requirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them * Fulfills the requirement for at least one supervisor from a farm to complete food safety training at least equivalent to the standardized curriculum recognized by the FDA * Microorganisms relevant to produce safety * Where microorganisms may be found on the farm * How to identify microbial risks, practices that reduce risks and how to begin implementing produce safety practices on the farm * Parts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing one What to Expect at the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training:  * 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