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SUMMARY:Remote Delivery PSA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual event \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\n\n\nFruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety\, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule\, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)\, and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’ \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course? \n\n\n\nThe trainers will cover content contained in these eight modules: \n\n\n\n• Introduction to Produce Safety \n\n\n\n• Role of MD Dept. of Agriculture and On-Farm Readiness Reviews \n\n\n\n• Worker Health\, Hygiene\, and Training \n\n\n\n• Soil Amendments \n\n\n\n• Wildlife\, Domesticated Animals\, and Land Use \n\n\n\n• Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water) \n\n\n\n• Postharvest Handling and Sanitation \n\n\n\n• How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan \n\n\n\nIn addition to learning about produce safety best practices\, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion\, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions. Appropriate time will be made for breaks at the discretion of the instructors. \n\n\n\nParticipation requirements for this web-based course include: \n\n\n\n• High-speed internet connection \n\n\n\n• Computer or other appropriate device with webcam and microphone\, which must remain functional for the duration of the course\, to verify participation of each attendee. \n\n\n\n• Course attendance and participation will be monitored through chat\, polling\, and other engagement. Any attendee who does not participate for the duration of the course will not be eligible for certification. \n\n\n\n• Troubleshooting is available for participants with unstable internet. Any make-up sections\, due to lost internet connection etc. must be coordinated individually with the trainers. \n\n\n\n• A hard-copy Produce Safety Rule Grower Training Manual v1.2 will be shipped to each attendee prior to the course administration. Course registration will close approximately 7 working days prior to the course to facilitate book shipment. Please be sure the shipping address you provide at the time of registration is capable of receiving packages. \n\n\n\n• Participants are expected to complete and return course evaluations within one week of completing the course. Evaluations and a link for the training will be sent in a confirmation email prior to the training date. \n\n\n\nFunding for this series of work described in this article is supported by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award U2FFD007444 totaling $523\,497 with 100 percent funded by FDA]/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of\, nor an endorsement\, by FDA/HHS\, or the U.S. Government.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/remote-delivery-psa-produce-safety-rule-psr-grower-training/
LOCATION:Maryland
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SUMMARY:Farm Succession and Estate Planning Workshop - Garrett County
DESCRIPTION:The free program will assist Maryland farm families in starting the estate planning process\, including creating a successful succession plan\, having difficult conversations\, and health insurance options for farmers. A grant funds the program through the Northeast Risk Management Education Center.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/farm-succession-and-estate-planning-workshop-garrett-county/
LOCATION:Garrett County University of Maryland Extension Office\, 1916 MD-135\, Mountain Lake Park\, Maryland\, 21550\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agriculture Law Education Initiative":MAILTO:umaglaw@umd.edu
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SUMMARY:Farm Succession and Estate Planning - Central Maryland
DESCRIPTION:The free program will assist Maryland farm families in starting the estate planning process\, including creating a successful succession plan\, having difficult conversations\, and health insurance options for farmers. A grant funds the program through the Northeast Risk Management Education Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/farm-succession-and-estate-planning-central-maryland/
LOCATION:Central Maryland Research and Education Center\, 4240 Folly Quarter Road\, Ellicott City\, Maryland\, 21042\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exploring H-2A Farm Labor in the Mid-Atlantic Region
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to help Mid-Atlantic agricultural employers better understand the costs\, legal requirements\, and compliance responsibilities associated with using the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. As farms increasingly rely on seasonal labor\, this program provides essential guidance to help producers make informed labor management decisions. \n\n\n\nTo register\, \, contact Karen Adams at adams@udel.edu or 302-831-3328. \n\n\n\nThis program is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/exploring-h-2a-farm-labor-in-the-mid-atlantic-region/
LOCATION:Central Maryland Research and Education Center\, 4240 Folly Quarter Road\, Bldg 617\, Ellicott City\, Maryland\, 21042\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exploring H-2A Farm Labor in the Mid-Atlantic Region
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to help Mid-Atlantic agricultural employers better understand the costs\, legal requirements\, and compliance responsibilities associated with using the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. As farms increasingly rely on seasonal labor\, this program provides essential guidance to help producers make informed labor management decisions. \n\n\n\nTo register\, contact Karen Adams at adams@udel.edu or 302-831-3328. \n\n\n\nThis program is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/exploring-h-2a-farm-labor-in-the-mid-atlantic-region-2/
LOCATION:Charles County Agricultural and Environmental Service Center\, 4200 Gardiner Road\, Waldorf\, Maryland\, 20601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farm Succession and Estate Planning - Mid-Shore
DESCRIPTION:The free program will assist Maryland farm families in starting the estate planning process\, including creating a successful succession plan\, having difficult conversations\, and health insurance options for farmers. A grant funds the program through the Northeast Risk Management Education Center.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/farm-succession-and-estate-planning-mid-shore/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore Hospital\, English Room\, 5262 Woods Rd\, Cambridge\, Maryland\, 21613\, United States
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SUMMARY:Understanding Eminent Domain Workshop - Baltimore County
DESCRIPTION:A wooden judge’s gavel sits on a table beside a small red model house. A cardboard sign attached to the gavel reads “Eminent Domain.” The background is softly blurred with trees and warm sunlight\, symbolizing legal authority and private property rights. Image by Wan\n\n\n\nA wooden judge’s gavel sits on a table beside a small red model house. A cardboard sign attached to the gavel reads “Eminent Domain.” The background is softly blurred with trees and warm sunlight\, symbolizing legal authority and private property rights. Image by Wan\n\n\n\n\n\nThe University of Maryland Extension\, in partnership with the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative\, will host a free “Understanding Eminent Domain” workshop on March 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Baltimore County Ag Center in Cockeysville. \n\n\n\nThis session will help landowners and farmers understand how eminent domain and utility easements may affect private property\, especially for proposed transmission lines. Participants will learn how the process works\, what to expect during negotiations\, and how to protect their rights and pursue fair compensation. Advance registration is encouraged at https://go.umd.edu/BCEminWork
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/understanding-eminent-domain-workshop-baltimore-county/
LOCATION:Baltimore County Ag Center\, 1114 Shawan Rd\, Cockeysville\, Maryland\, 21030\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Agriculture Law Education Initiative":MAILTO:umaglaw@umd.edu
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