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PSA Advanced Training
The Southern Center and PSA have teamed up to create a 3-day advanced training for those who have taken a PSA Train-the-Trainer course. Micro 101, Soil Amendments and Animals, Pre-harvest Water, Instructor Tips for Participant Engagment, Post-harvest Water, and Sanitation will each have a half-day with hands-on activities and lecture.
PSA Advanced Training Draft Agenda
Register Here-Select December 17-19, 2019 or January 28-30, 2020.
Flooding and Food Safety
- FDA's Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
- Food Safety for Southern U.S. Food Crop Producers After Flooding
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Click to download Form FDA 4056 'Produce Farm Inspection Observations'
- This form lists factual observations made by the FDA representative(s) during the inspection of the farm's operation
- The .zip file contains a fillable and non-fillable PDF version of the form.
FSMA Workshop: Agenda and Slides
Introduction to FSMA Workshop in Puerto Rico: Hosted by CFCS, NIFA, and USDA July 20, 2017
- Welcome and Introductions
- Overview of FSMA
- Introduction to Produce Safety Rule
- Introduction to Preventive Controls and Human Foods Rule
- Introduction to Foreign Supplier Verification Program
PSA and FSPCA Logic Models
Upcoming Training Events
- HACCP for FL Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Packinghouses November 19-20, 2019-Belle Glade, FL
- PSA Grower Training November 19, 2019-Charleston, SC
- PSA Grower Training December 3, 2019-Winchester, VA
- PSA Train-the-Trainer December 11-12, 2019-Apopka, FL
- PSA Advanced Training December 17-19, 2019-Lake Alfred, FL
Helpful Resources
- Food Safety Resource Clearinghouse-Curated source of PSR and FSPCA resources
- Looking for an upcoming Training? Check out this search tool from the PSA
- Looking for information on what TAN Questions have previously been asked and answered?
- Take this survey to see if your farm is covered by the Produce Safety Rule
Recent Updates
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2018
- FDA Produce Inspections for Regulators Virtual Produce Tour June, 2018
- Advice for Growers Implementing the Produce Safety Rule
Please contact Michelle Danyluk or Travis Chapin with any questions. - FDA has developed a 61 page Q and A Guidance on when operations are required to register with FDA
- New Factsheet on Biological Soil Admendments of Animal Origin: Produce Safety Rule
- New Factsheet on Biological Soil Amendments of Animal Origin: BSAAO Risk Assessment
- Commisioner Gottlieb reachout to State Agriculture commissioners, secretaries, and directors to update them on PSR implementation
- Before Implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act's Produce Rule: A Survey of U.S. Produce Growers August, 2018
- FDA expands its support for states to advance implementation of produce safety activities July 12, 2018
- Draft Guidance for Industry: Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration June, 2018
- Guidance for Industry: Registration of Food Facilities: What You Need to Know About the FDA Regulation; Small Entity Compliance Guide
- Firm/Supplier Evaluation Resource May, 2018
FDA has released this tool to support compliance with the FSVP and PC Supply chain Programs. If you teach the PCQI course or FSVP, it may be helpful for your participants.
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2017
- Who is the FSPCA? September 27, 2017
- FDA Releases New Online Training for Sanitary Transportation Rule September 20, 2017
- FDA Considering Simplifying Agricultural Water Standards March 20, 2017
- FDA provides $21.8 million to states for FSMA produce safety rule implementation September 9, 2016
- FDA Issues Draft Guidances under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act for Animal Foods and the Classification of Activities for Farms and Facilities August 24, 2016
- FDA Extends Certain FSMA Compliance Dates; Issues Draft Guidance August 23, 2016
- FDA Announces Grant Award for Tribes and Local Food Producers to Enhance Food Safety and Compliance Under FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) August 23, 2016
- UF receives $1.2 million NIFA grant to spread the word on new national food safety standards GAINESVILLE, FL, October 27, 2015
- USDA Grants Establish Regional Centers for Food Safety Training, Outreach and Technical Assistance WASHINGTON, October 14, 2015
- USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Awards $4.7 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Education WASHINGTON, October 19, 2016
- FDA Announces Draft Guidance to Help Sprout Operations Comply with Produce Safety Rule January 19, 2017
