NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference
Save the Date October 10, 2019 9 a.m.–4 p.m. North Carolina Produce Safety Professionals Conference Focus: Cleaning and sanitation in produce farms and packinghouses, …
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training - Onslow County
Onslow County Center, 4024 Richlands Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540 Onslow County Center, 4024 Richlands Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540 NC Fresh Produce Safety
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Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training (Spanish) - Goldsboro, NC
Wayne County Center, 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534 Wayne County Center, 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534 NC Fresh Produce Safety
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NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA NC Fresh Produce Safety
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Registration for the Produce Safety Rule Growers Training 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 …
Food Safety Update for Produce Growers in Western NC
Are you getting ready for a GAP Audit this summer but still have last minute questions? Do you need …
FDA Guidance Documents to Industry Issued for the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
While the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human …
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 …
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 …