Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training - In-Person: Iowa City IA, April 16, 2024

Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training course is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved educational course that meets the training requirement (21CFR Part112.22(c)) in the US Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards for Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding Produce for Human Consumption (also known as "Produce Safety Rule"). 

The course provides trainees with a basic understanding of microorganisms and microbial risks relevant to produce safety and actions to plan to meet requirements of FSMA Produce Safety Rule.   

Registration is Closed 

Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Event - Remote Virtual: April 3, 2024

Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training course is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved educational course that meets the training requirement (21CFR Part112.22(c)) in the US Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards for Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding Produce for Human Consumption (also known as "Produce Safety Rule"). 

The course provides trainees with a basic understanding of microorganisms and microbial risks relevant to produce safety and actions to plan to meet requirements of FSMA Produce Safety Rule.   

Registration is Closed

Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training - In-Person: Fort Dodge IA, February 28, 2024

Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training course is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved educational course that meets the training requirement (21CFR Part112.22(c)) in the US Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards for Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding Produce for Human Consumption (also known as "Produce Safety Rule"). 

The course provides trainees with a basic understanding of microorganisms and microbial risks relevant to produce safety and actions to plan to meet requirements of FSMA Produce Safety Rule.   

Registration is Closed. 

Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training – Remote Virtual: January 17, 2024

Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training course is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved educational course that meets the training requirement (21CFR Part112.22(c)) in the US Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards for Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding Produce for Human Consumption (also known as "Produce Safety Rule"). 

The course provides trainees with a basic understanding of microorganisms and microbial risks relevant to produce safety and actions to plan and meet requirements of FSMA Produce Safety Rule.   

Registration Closed

Calling All Iowa Farmers of Color - Iowa Farmers of Color Conference

Iowa Farmers of Color invites you to the Iowa Farmers of Color Conference on Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 - 9 am - 4 pm at Jasper Winery 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines IA. Come connect, collaborate, and learn from each other’s experiences with the goal of uplifting the community as a whole. No cost but registration is required. Registration Deadline is Dec 11, 2023. For additional information Click the link above. 

Successful Food Product Development for New Food Business: Managing Food Quality and Safety

Are you an entrepreneur developing new and exciting products? Do you have questions about ensuring the safety of your product? 

If so, this is the program for you! This course is a two-day program designed specifically to address product development and food safety issues faced by small processors. We will introduce the food science basics, important considerations when developing a new food product, share key elements required for product labeling, and an provide an overview of key regulatory requirements for small and emerging food businesses, such as entrepreneurs and local food processors. 

Iowa Organic Conference will be Monday Nov. 27, 2023 at University of Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City. The theme will be "Organic Farming: Healthy Soils, Clean Water: Seeking Integrity in Every Practice." The conference key note speaker will be Jenny Tucker Deputy Administrator of the National Organic Program. Conference will include breakout rooms, a corn breeders round table discussion, and gourmet organic lunch.  

Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training - Remote: October 24, 2023 (Tuesday)

Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training course is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved educational course that meets the training requirement in the US Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards for Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding Produce for Human Consumption (also known as "Produce Safety Rule"). 

Please select the title link to access additional course and registration information. 

Please select the PSA Grower Training Course Registration Link above to access the registration website. 

Registration Deadline: October 18, 2023 

FSMA Produce Safety Webinar

Webinar: FSMA Produce Safety Rule Updates 

Topics: 

• Overview of who is covered by the FSMA Produce Safety Rule 

• Updates! Subpart E water related requirement updates. What you need to know about water testing, postharvest water use for washing and ways to reduce risk and keep your produce safe 

• Updates and highlights from inspections on farms

Harvest Sanitation webinar

Virginia Tech is hosting a CONTACT webinar led by professionals Natalie Dyenson (Vice President, Food Safety & Quality at Dole) and Justin Kerr (Owner and Manager at Factor IV Solutions). Topics will include evolution of harvest equipment sanitation and hygienic design and real observations from the field and how sanitation programs can be built to include monitoring, verification and validation activities. Each webinar will consist of a one-hour presentation followed by 30 min of interactive Q&A. No cost for registration and attendance. 

PSA Grower Training Remote: March 7, 9 2023 (Two-Day Event)

Registration Deadline: March 1 2023 
Please include complete mailing address for PSA Grower Training manual delivery  
Cost - Iowa and Nebraska Growers: $20, Other Out-of-state Growers: $120 (includes PSA Grower Training manual and AFDO Certificate) 
Requirements: 
Trainee must be present for complete training event
PSA Grower Training Manual required during training event 
Broadband (>25 Mbps download, >3 Mbps upload) is recommended. Computers or tablets with video and audio required in remote PSA grower training courses 
Registration Closed

PSA Grower Training - Cedar Rapids: February 27, 2023 (In-person)

Registration Deadline: February 22, 2023 
Please include complete mailing address for PSA Grower Training manual and AFDO certificate delivery  
Cost - Iowa and Nebraska Growers: $20, Other Out-of-state Growers: $120 (includes PSA Grower Training manual, AFDO Certificate, lunch meal and beverages) 

Requirements: 
Trainee must be present for complete training event
PSA Grower Training Manual required during training event 
Registration Closed

PSA Grower Training In-Person: February 8 2023

Registration Deadline: February 2 2023 
Please include complete mailing address for PSA Grower Training manual delivery  
Cost - Iowa Growers: $20, Out-of-state Growers: $120 (includes PSA Grower Training manual, AFDO Certificate, and lunch) 
Requirements:
Trainee must be present for complete training event 
PSA Grower Training Manual required during training event 

Registration Closed

PSA Grower Training Remote: January 24, 26 2023 (Two-Day Event)

Registration Deadline: January13 2023 
Please include complete mailing address for PSA Grower Training manual delivery  
Cost - Iowa and Nebraska Growers: $20, Other Out-of-state Growers: $120 (includes PSA Grower Training manual and AFDO Certificate) 
Requirements: 
Trainee must be present for complete training event
PSA Grower Training Manual required during training event 
Broadband (>25 Mbps download, >3 Mbps upload) is recommended. Computers or tablets with video and audio required in remote PSA grower training courses 
Registration is Closed

PSA Grower Training In-Person: January 11 2023

Registration Deadline: January 2 2023 
Please include complete mailing address for PSA Grower Training manual delivery  
Cost - Iowa Growers: $20, Out-of-state Growers: $120 (includes PSA Grower Training manual, AFDO Certificate, and lunch) 
Requirements:
Trainee must be present for complete training event 
PSA Grower Training Manual required during training event 
Registration Closed 

PSA Grower Training Remote: December 15 2022

Registration Deadline: December 1 2022 
Please include complete mailing address for PSA Grower Training manual delivery  
Cost - Iowa and Nebraska Growers: $20, Other Out-of-state Growers: $120 (includes PSA Grower Training manual and AFDO Certificate) 
Requirements: 
Trainee must be present for complete training event
PSA Grower Training Manual required during training event 
Broadband (>25 Mbps download, >3 Mbps upload) is recommended. Computers or tablets with video and audio required in remote PSA grower training courses. 

Course registration is closed. 

The Online PSA Grower Training course is the same curriculum as the in-person (or remote delivery) training.  Participants earn the same certificate.  The enrollment cost is $450.  (If you register before December 31, 2022, you can take the course for $125.)

This is a three-week course that can be completed at-your-own-pace. The online course is expected to take 15-30 hours total for successful completion.  Participants must read the text on their own, so this requires extensive reading. Each page in the course must be viewed by participants to meet expectations for the training. 

A new group begins each month.  Courses regularly fill up, so register early if you are interested in a specific month.