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2020 Registration for FSMA Produce Safety Rule and Good Agricultural Practices (below)
Who should attend?
Farmers who...
Need to comply with the FSMA produce safety rule, e.g., producers growing leafy greens, tomatoes, berries, cucumber, etc.
Are exempt from the rule but need to comply due to buyer requirements
Want to remain up-to-date with the FSMA regulations and how to comply with them
Need to attend a food safety training to maintain a food safety certification
What will you get from attending this workshop?
In-depth understanding of the requirements of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
Completion certificates required to comply with the rule
Guidance regarding food safety risks and how to mitigate them
Explanation of the MD Department of Agriculture's role in implementing the rule
Cost: $25
Montgomery County- 2/6/20 Derwood, MD Register here
Garrett County- 3/5/20 McHenry, MD Register here
2020 Registriation for GAP
Attending a Basic GAP course may be right for you if...
You are thinking about pursuing GAP certification for some or all parts of your operation
You are interested in developing a good safety plan to increase operational efficiency and build a food safety culture
You are looking to learn more about how microbes live and interact with farm environments, or
You have a potential buyer that requires GAP certification
What you’ll get from this training
Tips on how to implement practices to minimize your food safety risk during growing, harvesting, holding, and packing your product
Practice conducting risk assessments
Practice writing Standard Operating Procedures
Assistance on writing your food safety plan
A Maryland Department of Agriculture GAP training certificate
Register: Basic GAP
Cost: $15-20 (lunch and certificate)
Wicomico County- 2/25/20 Salisbury, MD Register
Baltimore County- 3/17/20 Cockeysville, MD Register
Register: Advanced GAP
Cost: $15-25 (lunch and certificate)
Frederick- 2/19/20 Frederick, MD Register
Dorchester County- 2/28/20 Cambridge, MD Register
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 1-888-MPHotline
The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline can personally answer your food safety questions on weekdays year-round.
The Hotline receives more than 80,000 calls yearly. This toll-free telephone service, which began July 1, 1985, helps prevent foodborne illness by answering questions about the safe storage, handling, and preparation of meat, poultry, and egg products.
Food Safety Questions? Call the USDA Meat and Poultry HotlineIf you have a question about meat, poultry, or egg products, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline toll free at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854). The Hotline is open year-round Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET (English or Spanish). Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. Check out the FSIS Web site at www.fsis.usda.gov. Send email questions to MPHotline.fsis@usda.gov. Ask Karen! (AskKaren.gov | PregunteleaKaren.gov ) |
**Our website is currently being updated. As we slowly build our website, we will have trusted (peer reviewed) fact sheets and advice to reduce your family’s chances of experiencing a foodborne illness. Thank you for your patience.**
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