

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Midlands Produce Safety Rule Grower Training
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: To assist produce growers in preparing for FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements and inspections.About this EventThe South Carolina Department of Agriculture invites produce farmers to complete our Produce Safety Alliance grower training course. Attendees of this course will receive a Produce Safety Supply Starter Kits to aid in the implementation of produce safety culture on-farm.Who Should AttendSouth Carolina Fruit and vegetable growers covered by the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule should attend the course. The course reviews the 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 CourseThe trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules:Introduction to Produce SafetyWorker Health, Hygiene, and TrainingSoil AmendmentsWildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land UseAgricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)Postharvest Handling and SanitationHow 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.**Snacks and Lunch will be provided. Please note of any food allergies or preferences.**Benefits of Attending the CourseThe course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. Individuals who participate in this course are expected to gain a basic understanding of:Microorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farmHow to identify microbial risks, practices that reduce risks, and how to begin implementing produce safety practices on the farmParts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing oneRequirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them.After attending the entire course, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course. To receive an AFDO certificate, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course.Additional InformationFor more information about scheduled PSA Grower Training Courses, please visit the PSA website at http://producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu.For questions, please contact Brooke Horton, SCDA Produce Safety Outreach Coordinator at (803) 351-1244 or Bhorton@scda.sc.gov or Will Lever, SCDA Produce Safety Outreach Specialist at (803) 704-4435 or wflever@scda.sc.gov.**Funding for this statement, publication, press release, etc. 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 and Human Services; nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organization imply endorsement by the United States.**#scpsr
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-columbia/midlands-produce-safety-rule-grower-training/100001979744837101
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 108.55, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: West Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Buddy Jennings Building
- **lat**: 33.9060765
- **long**: -81.0583063
- **full address**: Buddy Jennings Building, 350 Ballard Court, West Columbia, United States

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- **organizer**: South Carolina Department of Agriculture & Clemson Extension (https://allevents.in/org/south-carolina-department-of-agriculture-and-clemson-extension/17734646)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Buddy Jennings Building, 350 Ballard Court, West Columbia, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 23.18 up to 108.55 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** South Carolina Department of Agriculture & Clemson Extension
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, health-wellness, parties, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Midlands Produce Safety Rule Grower Training ?
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