Source: NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 2/2/21
margin-left:0in;background:white'>Because we know how
important it is to stay up to date with food safety practices and learn about
new resources and tips for implementing practices at your farm. Join us for this weekly 3-part series as we discuss the Produce Safety Rule.This is not a Produce
Safety Alliance (PSA) required training, this is a refresher workshop for
anyone who has taken a PSA training in the past and needs to comply with the
PSR. Workshop will be offered via Zoom from 2–4 p.m. on the day listed. Links to connect will be provided after registration is complete. Week 1 – March 4, 2021 Topics to be covered:
- Requirements
for produce farms under the PSR
- Health,
hygiene, and training requirements
Deadline to register: March 3, 2021 Week 2 – March 11, 2021 Topics to be covered:
- Wildlife
& domesticated animals around produce
- Using
soil amendments
- Water
used during the growing season
Deadline to register: March 10, 2021 Week 3 – March 18, 2021 Topics to be covered:
- Water
used in post-harvest operations
- Post-harvest
handling and sanitation
Deadline to register: March 17, 2021 Attendance is free but
preregistration is required via Eventbrite before the workshop. Register online For questions or additional
information contact Elena Rogers at (828) 352-2519 or at elena_rogers@ncsu.edu. Presented by: Elena Rogers, Dr. Chip Simmons and Dr. Chris Gunter, NC State
University Department of Horticultural Sciences Dr. Lynette Johnston, NC State University Department of Food,
Bioprocessing, & Nutrition Sciences
|
