FSMA Grower Training Classes

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Posted on: October 17, 2017 by Stuart Reitz

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Update

Although the FSMA water testing rules are on hold, the other provisions in the Produce Safety Rule are going into effect as previously scheduled.

The first compliance dates for the Produce Safety Rule requirements begin in January 2018 for farms that produce Raw Agricultural Commodities (e.g., onions, carrots, melons, tree fruit, grapes, berries) and have more than $500,000 in annual produce sales. Compliance dates are staggered by farm size, so smaller farms (based on produce sales) have later compliance dates.

To determine if your farm is covered by the Produce Safety Rule and your target compliance dates, complete this self-guided decision tool provided by the University of Idaho https://uidaho.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8D1ucSlEeq749AF.

FSMA Training:
The Produce Safety Rule requires that one representative from each covered farm receive training accredited by the FDA. Currently, Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) trainings are the only standardized national training program approved by FDA.

The first grower training classes in the PNW are coming up in November:
Nov 7 - Medford, OR
Nov 7 - Idaho Falls, ID
Nov 9 - Twin Falls, ID
Nov 13 - Aurora, OR
Nov 14 - Hermiston, OR
Nov 14 - Caldwell, ID
Nov 15 - Caldwell, ID
Nov 15 - Hood River, OR
Nov 16 - Payette, ID

Produce Safety Alliance information, including comprehensive list of training classes and how to register:
https://producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/food-safety-modernization-act or visit the individual states' websites listed below.

These are national standards, so trainings can be done in either Oregon, Idaho, Washington, or anywhere else.

Oregon information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/agriculture/Pages/FSMA.aspx.

Idaho information: http://www.uidaho.edu/extension/food-safety-for-produce-growers.

Washington FSMA information: https://agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal/ProduceSafety/

Please check the full schedule of classes in Idaho at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/university-of-idaho-extension-produce-safety-14547809781

Produce Safety Alliance information, including comprehensive list of training classes:
https://producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/food-safety-modernization-act

» http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/agriculture/Pages/FSMA.aspx

» http://www.uidaho.edu/extension/food-safety-for-produce-growers

» https://agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal/ProduceSafety/

» https://uidaho.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8D1ucSlEeq749AF