The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will hold a Produce Safety Alliance grower training in January. The alliance is a collaboration between Cornell University, the Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The training meets the grower training requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act. It's free and open to any grower who wants to learn more about safety.
During the training, participants will learn about microorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may show up on a farm. They'll also cover how to identify microbial risks, use practices that reduce those risks, and put food safety measures into place. The course explains the requirements of the FSMA produce safety rules and how growers can meet them. Anyone who completes all seven training modules will receive a certificate.
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The training runs Jan. 21–22 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day on Zoom. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. Registration closes Jan. 6. Participants must have a computer or mobile device with audio and video capabilities, as well as access to a strong internet connection and adequate bandwidth. Attendees who wish to receive a certificate will be required to use the web camera to ensure participation.
Source: University of Alaska
