Introduction to Produce Safety Workshop
Wednesday, November 15, 2017; 1PM- 5PM
Held at: Colby Community College, Student Union, Multipurpose Room,
1255 South Range Ave, Colby, KS 67701
This course is a 4 hour abbreviated training session that will teach fruit and vegetable growers the core principles of produce safety, the new FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) produce safety rule. Attendees will also receive free water testing after the workshop.
Who should attend:
Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. Note that attending this course will NOT meet the training requirements of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
Topics to be covered:
Produce Safety Basics
Worker Hygiene
Soil Amendments
Wildlife and animals
Agricultural water
Postharvest handling
FSMA requirements and exemptions
Water sampling and testing
Cost is $15/ person which includes lunch and free post-workshop water testing
Registration: For more information or to register online please visit
www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety/produce/index.html
For more information, contact:
Londa Nwadike, KSU/MU Extension Food Safety Specialist
22201 W Innovation Dr, Olathe, KS 66061
Tel: 913 307-7391
105 E 5th St, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64016
Tel: 816 482- 5850
Email: [email protected]
Want to make $100 for your participation? KSU, MU, and LU are in need of farms to volunteer for on-farm assessment both before and after the course. This assessment information will be used ONLY by KSU, MU and LU to improve the effectiveness of our training and will not be shared with regulatory bodies. Please let us know if you are interested.