ORONO — For Maine farmers who must comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act, or who want to hone their food safety skills, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a two-part online Produce Safety Alliance grower training from 7:45 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 14 and from 8 a.m.-noon Friday, April 15.
The training provides farm food safety and management best practices based on FSMA requirements, according to a news release from the extension.
Participants who complete the course are eligible for the FSMA certificate that may be required for their farm compliance. Three pesticide credits also are available.
The $20 fee includes all materials; the course is open to Maine residents only.
This course is co-sponsored by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
To register by Monday, March 28, visit extension.umaine.edu.
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Theresa Tilton at 207-942-7396 or [email protected].
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