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Wisconsin Farm Food Safety Cleaning and Sanitizing Workshop

This one-day workshop hosted by University of Wisconsin and Michigan State University will be held on Tuesday, March 1 from 8 am to 5 pm at Hunger Task Force 9000 S 68th St. Franklin, WI 53132. The deadline to register is one week before the event and on-site registrations will not be accepted. Cost for the workshop is $45 per person and lunch is provided.

Discussion topics will include cleaning and sanitizing equipment, developing cleaning and sanitizing programs, and packinghouse food safety basics. A brief overview of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule will be provided with guidance to help participants understand current policies and requirements associated with cleaning and sanitizing for produce on farms.

Topics Covered:

• Food Safety Basics
• Cleaning & Sanitizing
• Produce Safety Rule Overview
• Identification and Evaluation of Potential Hazards
• Establishing a Cleaning and Sanitizing Program

Target Audience:

• Farm personnel with cleaning and sanitizing responsibilities
• Supervisors and managers
• Extension employees and educators
• Industry association representatives
• Regulatory agency representatives

*Participation in a PSA Grower Training course prior to attending this workshop is recommended but not required

Certificate of Course Completion Included!

Register for your spot today:

https://wicleaning-sanitizingworkshop2024.eventbrite.com/

Program Questions: Kristin Krokowski | krokowski@wisc.edu  

Registration Questions: Heather Borden | bordenhe@msu.edu