Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Grower Certification Training

ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

“Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Grower Certification Training” is designed for Pennsylvania fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and the co-management of natural resources and food safety. The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Course provides one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement (§112.22.c). Participants will explore key FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements within each module while also learning best practices for produce safety. The training includes time for questions and discussions, encouraging attendees to share their experiences and produce safety concerns.

WHEN

February 25, 2026
(8:00 AM-5:00 PM)

WHERE

Lancaster Farm and Home Center
1383 Arcadia Rd.
Lancaster, PA 17601
Register By: February 23, 2026
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After completing the entire course, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), verifying their completion of the training. To obtain an AFDO certificate, participants must attend the full training and submit the required paperwork to their trainer at the course’s conclusion.

Who is this for?

Fruit growers
Vegetable growers
Those required to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement as outlined in Section 112.22(c)
Anyone interested in learning about FSMA, particularly in relation to produce safety
What will you learn?

FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements and how to meet them
Strategies for developing and following a farm food safety plan
Microorganisms relevant to produce safety and their potential presence on the farm
Methods for identifying microbial risks, reducing them through best practices, and implementing produce safety measures
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.

Register By
February 23, 2026