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SUMMARY:Cultivating Conservation for Maryland and Delaware's Small and Historically Underserved Farmers
DESCRIPTION:The course will cover an overview of conservation practices\, available conservation programs provided by Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and other agencies\, understanding of application processes\, eligibility\, and contractual agreements\, and how conservation projects can fit into an overall farm plan. \nFor more information please contact\, Dr. Sarah Hirsh\, Extension Educator;(410) 651-1350; shirsh@umd.edu.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/cultivating-conservation-for-maryland-and-delawares-small-and-historically-underserved-farmers/
LOCATION:Somerset County Extension Office\, 30730 Park Drive\, Princess Anne\, MD\, 21853\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farm Market Managers Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit Edwin Remsberg. Image of fruits and vegetables in cartons.\nThe 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. \nLearn about: \nBest practices in food safety for farmer vendors and farmers’ market managers\nMarketing and promotion techniques to increase healthy food access\, and farmer and market revenue\nParticipants can receive free resources to support best practices learned in the workshop: \nFarmers Market Food Safety Compliance Kit that includes signage\, checklists\, and more!\nPortable handwashing stations are also available for markets that did not receive one in 2021 \nMD SNAP-Ed e-resources to make healthy food access changes at markets and at vendor booths \nRegistration is required for these free workshops – please click on the link below to complete the registration and save your spot for a market manager or a farmer vendor session. \nFor more information\, please contact Lynn Rubin Traversa\, MD SNAP-Ed Healthy Food Systems Coordinator\, lrubin@umd.edu
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/farm-market-managers-workshops/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Family Communications and Estate Planning Workshop for Farm Families - Virtual Session
DESCRIPTION:Image of workshop by Edwin Remsberg\nThis webinar will cover the essentials of estate planning and practical activities to assist with family communication about business matters.  Each standalone virtual session will cover the essentials of estate planning and practical exercises to help with family communication about business matters. \nLogos for NERME and USDA-NIFA with grant statement.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/family-communications-and-estate-planning-workshop-for-farm-families-virtual-session/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Remote FSMA Produce Safety Rule Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:This course will be delivered remotely via Zoom in 2 half-day session: \nJanuary 26th 12:30 PM – 4:45 PM & January 27th 12:30 PM – 4:45 PM \nRegistration Includes:\n• Course Materials (Produce Safety Rule Grower Training Manual v1.2)\n• Course Certificate from the Produce Safety Alliance upon successful completion of course materials\nParticipation requirements for this web-based course include:\n• High-speed internet connection\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• 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• 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• 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• 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. \nWho Should Attend?\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.’\nWhat to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course? \nThe trainers will cover content contained in these eight modules:\n• Introduction to Produce Safety\n• Role of MD Dept. of Agriculture and On-Farm Readiness Reviews\n• Worker Health\, Hygiene\, and Training\n• Soil Amendments\n• Wildlife\, Domesticated Animals\, and Land Use\n• Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)\n• Postharvest Handling and Sanitation\n• How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan \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. \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.\nThis course will be delivered in-person. \nRegistration Includes: \n• Course Materials (Produce Safety Rule Grower Training Manual v1.2)\n• Course Certificate from the Produce Safety Alliance upon successful completion of course materials \nWho Should Attend? \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 for produce growers 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.’\nWhat to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course? \nThe trainers will cover content contained in these eight modules:\n• Introduction to Produce Safety\n• Worker Health\, Hygiene\, and Training\n• Soil Amendments\n• Wildlife\, Domesticated Animals\, and Land Use\n• Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)\n• Postharvest Handling and Sanitation\n• How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan\n• Role of MD Dept. of Agriculture and On-Farm Readiness Reviews \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. \nParticipants will only be eligible for the PSA/AFDO Certificate of Course Completion if they are present for all modules of the course. \nFunding for this course was made possible\, in part\, by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health & Human Services; nor does any mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/remote-fsma-produce-safety-rule-grower-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Farmer Vendor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Alison and Luke HowardHomestead Farm CSA by Edwin Remsberg\nThe 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. \nLearn about: \nBest practices in food safety for farmer vendors and farmers’ market managers\nMarketing and promotion techniques to increase healthy food access\, and farmer and market revenue \nParticipants can receive free resources to support best practices learned in the workshop: \nFarmers Market Food Safety Compliance Kit that includes signage\, checklists\, and more!\nPortable handwashing stations are also available for markets that did not receive one in 2021\nMD SNAP-Ed e-resources to make healthy food access changes at markets and at vendor booths \nRegistration is required for these free workshops – please click on a link below to complete the registration and save your spot for a market manager or a farmer vendor session. \nFor more information\, please contact Lynn Rubin Traversa\, MD SNAP-Ed Healthy Food Systems Coordinator\, lrubin@umd.edu
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/farmer-vendor-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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