2024 PSA Grower Training

Remote Delivery

• Apr. 23 - 24 | 8 AM - 12:30 PM
• June 25 - 26 | 8 AM - 12:30 PM

The remote, two half-day, training event via "interactive remote video conferencing" "Zoom" that is intended for New Mexico fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. NOTE: This course is not intended for FDA Employees.

Registration & Fees: Online registration available! Pay with credit card or P-Card only! Registration is limited, register today!

• $45 - In-State: New Mexico residents only
• $135 - Out-of-State: U.S. residents only

Includes: The registration fee includes a hard copy manual that you must have to take the class. We send each manual by US Mail to the mailing address that you provided. If expected date is not within the needed time, the manual is sent priority. We mail them early enough that they should arrive well before each class. But if shipping is delayed and the manual does not arrive in time, we will offer you a place in the next available class. We will make arrangements with you if this happens.

Deadline:

• Apr. 8 at 5 PM - April Course
• June 10 at 5 PM - June Course

The link and password will be provided following registration; the week prior to the start of the course. You will need Internet access, video camera, and microphone for the web session. A practice session will be provided and attendance is strongly encouraged. This session is scheduled to check connectivity and address any issues prior to the start of the class the following Tuesday.

For more information on the Zoom requirements and instructions, please visit: Zoom Meeting Guide.

Upon interactive completion of the entire 8-hour course, growers will receive a certificate to help satisfy the new Food Safety Modernization Act guidelines. The course will be interactive; both video and audio thus attendance for the entire two 4-hour sessions is mandatory. Prior approval for divergences is required.

Refunds: Requests must be received in writing to Janet Witte at jswitte@nmsu.edu by:

• Apr. 8 at 5 PM - April Course
• June 10 at 5 PM - June Course

NOTE: At the present time, we are not accepting international orders. We apologize for any inconvenience. All orders will be verified to be legitimate New Mexico or U.S. residents! Please do not register if you live outside the U.S.