Fall and winter are the prime time for food safety training. We will be starting in October with basic hands-on training for anyone starting to farm or wanting a basic refresher. That is followed by a two day online Produce Rule Training. This training is required for most fresh fruit and vegetable growers before the New Jersey Department of Agriculture inspects the operation. See the details below on dates and how to register.
October
Hands-on Produce Safety Workshop: Wednesday, October 8 from 10 am-2 pm EST.
This hands-on produce safety class in Cream Ridge, NJ is for farm owners, farm employees, farm managers, and those thinking about starting a farm. The class is focused on the various actions that can be part of a strong produce safety plan whether you have one or are just getting started. These activities include building a DIY hand-washing station, assessing wildlife risks in the field and developing an action plan, an interactive cleaning and sanitizing demonstration, and more.
December
Two-day online Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Safety Rule Training: December 9 – 10.
You’ll need to attend both days to receive a certificate, and you must always have a camera on during the training according to the Produce Safety Alliance Online Training Policies.
The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under a standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’
For more information on any of these classes or to sign up go to: Our Trainings – Rutgers On-Farm Food Safety (onfarmfoodsafety.rutgers.edu)
