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The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) sets minimum food safety standards for the production of fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts. The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training course was developed to educate growers and farm workers about the PSR and assist with implementation of practices to satisfy the regulatory requirements set forth by the PSR. At least one individual from the farming operation must attend a PSA Grower training course to meet regulatory requirements.
The University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources has established a Produce Safety Technical Assistance Program to support growers in California with PSR compliance. The team will be offering virtual PSA Grower training courses July - December 2025 at a cost of $10 (includes course manual and certificate fees). Courses will be held over two consecutive days, with sessions running from 12:00 PM-4:30 PM PDT.
In order to be eligible for the PSA/AFDO Certificate of Course Completion, participants must be present for all PSA course modules. In order to monitor this requirement, participants must have video enabled and there will be someone on the training team who is monitoring the course participants during the training. Participants must have the capability to respond to the instructors in Zoom's chat function. Dates of training are listed below.
These offerings are open to people in all states; however, the fee is different. Please use the correct Registration button below. Participants will be asked to provide a mailing address (to receive course manual) on the registration form. A $50 cancellation fee applies to all cancellations for people outside of California. No refunds will be given for people within CA. If you cannot attend after payment, you'll have to re-register and pay $10 again for a new set of dates.
This course is taught in English ONLY. You can find more information about Spanish PSA Grower Trainings at the PSA website.
Register - CA Residents Only - $10 Register - NON-CA Residents Only - $150.00
Lead Trainer: Thais de Melo Ramos
Trainers: Michele Tu, Isabella Tosta, Xu Yang, Ruofen Liao, Aparna Gazula
Dates of Course Offerings:
Wednesday-Thursday, Aug. 13-14, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm PDT (3:00 - 7:30 pm on East Coast) - Register by Sunday, July 27th.
Our Other Dates: https://ucsmallfarmfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu/events/produce-safety-schedule-2025
Cost: $10 (CA RESIDENTS) $150 (Non-CA residents)
REFUNDS within one week of class (for NON-CA residents only; $50 service fee applies)
NO REFUNDS for CA residents.
Course Manual: Will be mailed to address of your choice so you receive it before the class. We'll be using it in the course.
Day 1
12:00-12:30 PM Course Introduction
12:30-1:15 PM Module 1: Introduction to Produce Safety
1:15-1:45 PM Break
1:45-2:30 PM Module 2: Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
2:30-3:15 PM Module 3: Soil Amendments
3:15-4:00 PM Module 4: Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
4:00-4:30 PM Discussion and Adjourn
Day 2
12:00-1:00 PM Module 5: Agricultural Water Part I
1:00-1:30 PM Break
1:30-2:30 PM Module 5: Agricultural Water Part II
2:30-3:30 PM Module 6: Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
3:30-4:00 PM Module 7: How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan
4:00-4:30 PM Discussion and Adjourn