Name: In-Person - Good Ag Practices & Introduction to the Produce Safety Rule
Start: 2025-03-22T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-22T16:30:00-04:00
Location: Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm

In-Person - Good Ag Practices & Introduction to the Produce Safety Rule

This is an in-person class for produce growers interested in MDA & USDA GAP & HGAP certification.
About this Event

Attending a Basic Gap Course May Be Right for You if...

• You grow fruits or vegetables and are interested in developing a good food safety plan to increase operational efficiency and build a food safety culture.

• You want help in writing your food safety plan.

• You are looking to learn more about how microbes live and interact with farm environments, and/or

• You have a potential buyer that requires a Gap certification

What You'll Get from This Training

• Tips on how to implement practices to minimize your food safety risk during growing, harvesting, holding and packing fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Practice conducting risk assessments.

• Practice writing Standard Operating Procedures.

• Assistance on writing your food safety plan (aiming for 75% completion!)

• A Maryland Department of Agriculture GAP training certificate.

For questions about the course/training or if accommodations are needed, contact Carol Allen, [email protected], 240-994-5043