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 co-management of natural resources and food safety are encouraged to attend! The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in 112.22(c).
Our course focuses on food safety best management practices for growing, harvesting, and storing fresh fruits and vegetables to prevent the spread of foodborne illness. Many common pathogens, such as E. coli, Listeria, and Salmonella, can be spread from water, soil amendments, farm workers, and animals to fruits and vegetables. During the course, we’ll talk about sources of these pathogens and how to prevent their spread. At the end of the course, those who attended the full day will receive a certificate of completion that is required for farms that are subject to the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule (PSR). While many small farms are not covered by the PSR, we welcome all produce farms to attend. Learning more about food safety helps a farmer produce a high-quality product, preserve the integrity of their business, and opens opportunities for sales through wholesale markets.
Register by March 16, 2026!
Fee: $10 per person - Includes course manual ($60 value), certificate of course completion ($35 value), other printed food safety materials, lunch, and refreshments.
Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County Office - 203 N. Hamilton Street, Watertown NY 13601
Questions? Contact Cierra Williams 315-788-8450 ext. 222 or Eric Antrim 315-788-8450 ext. 242
**Note that this event will be held on April 29 if there is adverse weather on March 25**
Date & Time
March 25, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm