From the Ground Up: Hands-on Produce Safety Workshop

Information

Learn by doing: this hands-on workshop will use the Extension Center’s fields and wash areas to simulate real work scenarios. Other activities will include building an easy to replicate handwashing station and a simple-to-use paper assessment for evaluating the risk posed by wildlife in your produce fields.

The workshop goes from 10:00am – 2:00pm EST.

Any questions contact jmatthews@njaes.rutgers.edu

$50.00 per person, lunch is provided

Benefits of Attending the Workshop

Individuals who participate in this course will gain a basic understanding of:

Food Safety Culture and Why It is Important

Five Things Growers Can Do Right Away on Their Farm to Reduce Risk

Cleaning and Sanitizing

Key points of FSMA: PSR that growers need to know.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Wednesday September 29, 2025. A 10-person minimum required to hold this training.