Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
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Produce Safety Alliance Training- Greensboro, NC
Guilford County Center 3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405 Guilford County Center 3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405 NC Fresh Produce Safety
4 weeks away
Dec
11
Tue
Produce Safety Alliance Training- Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County Government Service Center 915 E. Atkins Street Dobson, NC 27017 Surry County Government Service Center 915 E. Atkins Street Dobson, NC 27017 NC Fresh Produce Safety
3 months away
Feb
1
2019
Produce Safety Alliance Training- Mills River, NC
455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA NC Fresh Produce Safety
3 months away
Feb
19
2019
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training - Shelby, NC
Cleveland County Center (130 S Post Rd, Shelby, NC 28152) Cleveland County Center (130 S Post Rd, Shelby, NC 28152) NC Fresh Produce Safety
4 months away
Mar
13
2019
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Registration for the Produce Safety Rule Growers Training Courses in North Carolina
This one-day training course on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum is for produce growers. This course meets the regulatory requirements …
How to Join 4-H
Join 4-H 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States with more than 7 million participants. 4-H is best …
Overview of Changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP Audit Workshops
These workshops are designed to provide growers with an overview of the recent changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP …
North Carolina Produce Safety Professionals Conference
The NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force hosted the NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference on March 14, 2018 from 8:00 …
2018 Water Analysis Cost Share Program for Farmers
Growers who test their water supply as part of a pre- and post- food safety program may apply for …
2018 Good Agricultural Practices Certification Assistance Program
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has developed the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Assistance …
Participate in the Upcoming Produce Safety Alliance's Water Summit
Why is this meeting relevant to the Produce Industry? Water used during the production of fruits and vegetables represents a …
FSMA for Small Farms: Six Steps to Safe Food and Legal Sales Workshop in Alexander County
The FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) for Small Farms workshop will cover 6 Food Safety Practices essential for maintaining …
Scholarships Available From the Rural Food Center to Attend PSA Grower Trainings
The Rural Center through the Rural Food Business Assistance Project is offering scholarships for current and aspiring entrepreneurs that are …
FDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Collaboration With States and Ensure Farmers Are Prepared for FSMA
Constituent Update September 12, 2017 FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., today outlined a number of immediate next steps in a comprehensive …
2017-18 Dates for PSA Grower Trainings in North Carolina
2017 and early 2018 Produce Safety Alliance Grower trainings will be offered in North Carolina in the following locations: Date Title Location Contact: 8/8/17 Cancelled PSA …
Food Safety Forum - Save the Date
Save the date: 13th Annual Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum Tuesday, August 15th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Expo Building at the NC State Fairgrounds. For …
FDA Considering Simplifying Agricultural Water Standards
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is exploring ways to simplify the microbial quality and testing requirements for …
FSMA's Produce Safety Rule: An Overview
As part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) developed “Standards for the …
2017 Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Certification Assistance Program
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has developed the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Assistance Program. …
Produce Safety Rule: What Are the Compliance Dates for Farms?
FDA has set tiered compliance dates for farms (that are not exempt or not covered by the PS Rule) …
Produce Safety Rule: How Is Produce Classified?
Within the scope of FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule, produce is defined as any fruit or vegetable (including mixes of …
Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
Human Noroviruses, Berries, and Resources
With the recent recall of frozen berries, implicating pomegranate seeds with Hepatitis A it is even more important to …