Alison and Luke HowardHomestead Farm CSA. Image by Edwin Remsberg The University of Maryland Extension - Maryland SNAP-Ed Program, in partnership with the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) is offering free workshops for farmer vendors and for market managers. Learn about: Best practices in food safety for farmer vendors and […]
WHY Learn about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) regulations and how they apply to your operation. This class is a one time federal requirement for farmers growing fresh produce. INCLUDES Course Materials (Produce Safety Rule Grower Training Manual v1.2) PSA/AFDO Certificate of Course Completion (attendance […]
Box of assorted fruits and vegetables for a CSA share About this Event: This course will be delivered remotely via Zoom in 2 half-day sessions: March 16th & March 17th, 12:30 PM – 4:45 PM Registration Includes: • Course Materials (Produce Safety Rule Grower Training Manual v1.2) • Course Certificate […]
Photo Credit Edwin Remsberg. Image shows pile of compost. The training will cover best practices of using and making biological soil amendments of animal origin (BSAAO), such as compost, within the context of the Produce Safety Rule. Learn more about BSAAOs and the Produce Safety Rule from perspectives from industry, […]
UMES Extension's Herb Specialist, Henriette den Ouden, Agricultural Faculty Legal Specialist, Nicole Cook, and Food Safety Specialist, Dr. Melinda Schwarz, will walk you through UMES Extension's new online "Help With Herb Drying in Maryland" guide. Image is a hand picking a basil plant leaf and caption says "Help With Herb […]
