Good Agricultural Practices, Introduction to Produce Safety Rule, In Person

Gain a training certificate in MDA Good Agricultural Practices at this in-person event. All day attendance is required for the certificate.
About this Event

Location: East Capital Urban Farm, 5929 East Capitol St, NE, Washington, D.C. 20019

Have questions? Contact Carol Allen, [email protected]

Agenda:

Saturday, June 20, 2026

8:00 am Registration open

8:30 – 9:05 am Introductions, expectations, Introduction: Writing a Food Safety Plan

9:05 – 9:55 am What is hazard analysis? Workers: Health Hygiene, and Training

9:55 – 10:05 am Break

10:05 – 10:40 am Wildlife

10:40 – 11:45 am Production Water

11:45- Noon Questions?

Noon – 1:00 pm lunch break

1:00 pm – 1:50 pm Waste: Fertilizers/Biological Soil Amendments of Animal Origin (BSAAO’s)

1:50 - 2:40 pm Good Handling Practices: Harvest and Postharvest,

2:40 – 2:50 pm Break

2:50 – 3:30 pm Postharvest Water

3:30 – 4:00 pm Standard Operating Procedures

4:00 pm What is next? GAP implementation, record keeping questions, the audit

4:30 pm Adjourn