Produce Safety Training – Training Institute, SCCCD

(559) 243-7530

AGRICULTURE

Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Course

Protect Your Crops. Comply with FSMA. Strengthen Food Safety.

Designed for fruit and vegetable growers, farm managers, crew leaders, and laborers, this Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Course provides essential knowledge to meet Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule requirements. Whether you’re managing farm operations or working in the field, this course equips you with the tools to reduce risks, meet regulatory standards, and improve on-farm food safety practices.

This Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Course is officially registered with the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).

Why Take This Training?

Meets the FSMA Produce Safety Rule training requirement under § 112.22(c)
Provides a nationally recognized certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)
Helps meet buyer and regulatory expectations for food safety compliance
Learn practical approaches to improve safety and efficiency on your farm

Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for fruit and vegetable growers, farm supervisors, crew leaders, laborers, and key production staff. It is also highly recommended for anyone responsible for implementing or overseeing food safety practices on the farm.

What You’ll Learn

Introduction to Produce Safety
Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
Soil Amendments & Safe Use Practices
Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
Agricultural Water: Production & Postharvest
Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
Developing a Farm Food Safety Plan

REGISTRATION FEES

$25 – For Qualifying Companies*
Includes course materials, training resources, and a certificate

*The $25 registration fee is available to qualifying California Specialty Crop companies, producers, managers, and laborers. To determine if you are eligible, click here to view the list of qualifying specialty crops. During registration checkout, you will be asked to indicate the commodity you grow or work with to confirm your eligibility.

POLICIES & QUESTIONS

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations received up to five (5) working days before the course start date are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee. After that, cancellations are subject to the entire course fee. Please note that if you don’t cancel and don’t attend, you are still responsible for payment.

Program Funding:

Funding for this training was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.

Questions or Concerns:

Program Lead: Celia Zamora
Telephone: (559) 243-7534

March 13, 2025

In-Person - English
Space is Limited
Registration Closes:
Mar 10, 2025 or When Class is Full
Check-In: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Class: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Turlock, CA

March 14, 2025

In-Person - Spanish
Space is Limited
Registration Closes:
Mar 10, 2025 or When Class is Full
Check-In: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Class: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Turlock, CA

Turlock, CA

CSU Stanislaus – Student Center
1 University Circle, Building 50, Room SC-103, Turlock, CA 93582

March 20, 2025

In-Person - English
Space is Limited
Registration Closes:
Mar 17, 2025 or When Class is Full
Check-In: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Class: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Tulare, CA

March 21, 2025

In-Person - Spanish
Space is Limited
Registration Closes:
Mar 17, 2025 or When Class is Full
Check-In: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Class: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Tulare, CA