Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training

This course will provide a foundation of Food Safety Moderinzation Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule requirements. Individuals who participate in this course are expected to gain a basic understanding of:

Microorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they 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

Requirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them

Agricultural water testing methods and Microbial Water Quality Profiles

Training tools you can use at your farm or operation!

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. Participants must be at least 14 years of age to receive the AFDO certificate. To receive an AFDO certificate, a participant must be present for the entire training.

*lunch and snacks will be provided.

This training is put on in partnership with Oregon Department of Agriculture and Produce Safety Alliance.