Introduction to Food Safety: Two Day Good Agriculture Practices (GAPs) Training.
DATE: Monday, Feb. 10th & Tuesday, Feb. 11th TIME: 9am-5pm (Mon) & 9am-2pm (Tues) LOCATION: Vince’s Park (Corner of Routes 318 and 5&20, Seneca Falls) COST: $ 100—includes materials on an USB stick* & food for 2 attendees.
*Let us know if you need printed materials and/or have any food allergies*
GAP is a voluntary program that verifies the safe growing, handling, packing and holding of produce. More institutions, including schools and other distributors of produce are seeking GAP certification. By completing the two day training you will LEARN:
How to Identify Food Safety Risks on Your Farm Strategies to Mitigate the Risks How to Satisfy Food Safety Requirements for Farm to School How to Create a Food Safety Plan for Your Farm
This two day GAP training will prepare you for the next step should you need/qualify for further certification.
NYS Ag & Markets inspectors will be present to help answer questions.
Limited number of scholarships available on first come, first served.
Contact Judy Wright at jlw24@cornell.edu or call (315) 539-9251 ext. 109 with questions
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