# Event Details - **Event Name**: In-Person PSA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Grower Training - Gaithersburg, MD - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: This training will cover the Produce Safety Rule and how to reduce sources of microbial contamination in produce production.About this EventThis course will be delivered in-person. In partnership with Greenway Farm!February 19, 2026 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration Includes:• Course Materials (Produce Safety Rule Grower Training Manual v 1.2)• Course Certificate from the Produce Safety Alliance upon successful completion of course materials• Light breakfast & lunch providedWho Should Attend?Fruit 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.’What to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course?The trainers will cover content contained in these eight modules:• Introduction to Produce Safety• Role of Maryland Dept. of Agriculture and On-Farm Readiness Reviews• Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training• Soil Amendments• Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use• Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)• Postharvest Handling and Sanitation• How to Develop a Farm Food Safety PlanIn 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.Participation requirements for in-person attendees include:• Course attendance and participation will be monitored. Any attendee who does not participate for the duration of the course will not be eligible for certification.• A hard-copy Produce Safety Rule Grower Training Manual v1.2 will be available to each attendee prior to the course administration.• Participants are expected to complete and return course evaluations after completing the course.“The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs” “La Universidad de Maryland es una institución con Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo y con Igualdad de Acceso a Programas.”Funding 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 $1,280,384 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gaithersburg/in-person-psa-produce-safety-rule-psr-grower-training-gaithersburg-md/100001980717878494 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, parties, art, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 50, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gaithersburg - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Greenway Farms, LLC - **lat**: 39.2534034 - **long**: -77.13937039999999 - **full address**: Greenway Farms, LLC, 6909 Damascus Road, Gaithersburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: In-Person PSA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Grower Training - Gaithersburg, MD - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/423fe420bdc2e491e46132c433e53a2d9bcff1a586f06f8ad836137ef0b327cc-rimg-w944-h474-dcc0bfbd-gmir.jpg?v=1768662957 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is In-Person PSA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Grower Training - Gaithersburg, MD being held? - **A:** In-Person PSA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Grower Training - Gaithersburg, MD takes place on Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Greenway Farms, LLC, 6909 Damascus Road, Gaithersburg, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for In-Person PSA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Grower Training - Gaithersburg, MD? - **A:** Tickets for In-Person PSA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Grower Training - Gaithersburg, MD are priced at USD 50 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEBUSD 50Available - **Q**: Who is organizing In-Person PSA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Grower Training - Gaithersburg, MD? - **A:** In-Person PSA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Grower Training - Gaithersburg, MD is organized by Maryland Food Safety Network. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** In-Person PSA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Grower Training - Gaithersburg, MD is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gaithersburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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