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February 2019
Food Safety Training for FSMA Produce Safety Rule Compliance – Frederick
Who Should Attend? Those growers who are interested in learning about produce safety, who need to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule, who need to satisfy buyer requirements, and/or who need to maintain a food safety certification. What Will You Get from Attending? Better understanding of produce food safety Insight into the Produce Safety Rule requirements and the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s role Training certificate required by FDA to comply with the Produce Safety Rule Resources…
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Know the Law, Protect Your Farm Program – Video Discussion # 2
The Know the Law, Protect Your Farm – Protecting your farm from Legal Risk in ME, NH, VT, and DE, MD is a free online program created to teach farmers in the mid-atlantic strategies to reduce risks within their operation. This is the first of three video discussions featuring attorney Rachel Armstrong ( Founder and Executive Director of Farm Commons) and Legal Specialist Paul Goeringer ( University of Maryland) who will address questions from program participants. Video Discussions with Experts Schedule: February…
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1st Friday Produce Safety Rule Webinar – Water Testing Requirements and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
Do you grow produce? Do you have questions about the Produce Safety Rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act? This webinar series will delve into some of the details of the Produce Safety Rule and highlight specific information growers need to know. Even if you have attended a Produce Safety Rule training you will benefit from tuning into and learning more. January 4, 2019: I’m Qualified Exempt from the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. Now What? February 1, 2019: More to…
Event DetailsKnow the Law, Protect Your Farm Program – Video Discussion # 3
The Know the Law, Protect Your Farm – Protecting your farm from Legal Risk in ME, NH, VT, and DE, MD is a free online program created to teach farmers in the mid-atlantic strategies to reduce risks within their operation. This is the first of three video discussions featuring attorney Rachel Armstrong ( Founder and Executive Director of Farm Commons) and Legal Specialist Paul Goeringer ( University of Maryland) who will address questions from program participants. Video Discussions with Experts Schedule: February…
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Business and Legal Considerations for Your Farm Workshop
This event is designed is to equip farmers with an understanding of key business and legal principles associated with managing a farm operation while at the same time complying with the complex network of laws and policies protecting the integrity of the state’s food system and environment. Presenters will discuss a variety of topics, including: Financial Lending Contracts Employment and Labor Laws Farm Taxes Reducing Farm Liability Risks, and more! The $15 registration fee includes lunch, educational materials, and access to on-site…
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