PSA Growers’ Training
Thank you for your interest, but this registration form is closed. If you need to attend a training, please keep an eye on the PSA website for upcoming trainings in your area (https://producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/training/grower-training-courses/upcoming-grower-trainings).
The Farm Food Collaborative, Crotovina, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System host a FSMA and GAP training for farmers and on-farm food safety managers. Please note that you must attend all seven modules of the training to receive a certificate of completion from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO). Refreshments and lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Thursday, March 9, 2017
Time: 8am-5pm
Location: Cullman Extension Center, Auditorium
402 Arnold Street NE
Suite G-1
Cullman, AL 35055
Cost: Thanks to generous support from the USDA, Food Bank of North Alabama, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, and Produce Safety Alliance this training will be FREE for farmers, but registration is required for curriculum and food preparations. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to register.
Curriculum:
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: Agricultural Water
Part 1: Production Water
Part 2: Postharvest Water
Module 6: Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
Module 7: How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan
Instructors:
Lee McBride, PSA Lead Trainer and Technical Assistance Provider at Crotovina
Tony Glover, PSA Trainer and Cullman County Extension Coordinator
Michael Reeves, PSA Trainer and Morgan County Extension Coordinator
Susan Hill, PSA Trainer and Lawrence County Regional Extension Agent
Sergio Ruiz-Cordova, PSA Trainer and Research Associate at Alabama Water Watch
Brooke Randall, PSA Trainer and Member Services Coordinator at Farm Food Collaborative
Carey Martin, PSA Trainer and Local Food Coordinator at Farm Food Collaborative
