Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course

All produce growers are encouraged to attend this course to learn more about food safety practices recommended for all farms. This course contains NEW information contained in the finalized Subpart E rule on agricultural water. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’ If you’ve already earned your PSA certificate, retaking this course is a great way to refresh your memory and learn about the new water requirements!

After attending the entire course, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course.

March 18th, 2026

8am-5pm

St Lawrence Valley Produce Auction

58 Martin Rd, North Bangor, NY 12966

What to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course

The trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in seven modules:

Introduction to Produce Safety
Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
Soil Amendments
Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water), including NEW REVISED water rules.
Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan

Course Requirements

In order to receive a certificate of course completion, participants must be present for the entirety of all modules.

Cost: $10 - Includes printed course manual ($60 value), certificate of course completion ($35 value), other printed food safety resources, coffee breaks, and lunch.

Pay ahead online or in the office or in person at the workshop.

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