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September 04, 2020

Read the report of the pre- and post-test knowledge assessments from PSA grower trainings held from July 2019 to June 2020.

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August 28, 2020

The September newsletter includes information about an FDA webinar, ideas for remote PSA collaboration, and an invitation to help plan the 2021 NCR annual conference. 

 

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July 31, 2020

 Inside you’ll find information about the Reporting Book we released earlier this month, a new resource for hops growers, and the registration link for the FSOP conference in the middle of the month.  The online version includes the link to the Qualtrics survey for the discussion about remote PSA courses. 

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July 17, 2020

The 2020 NCR FSMA Reporting Book is now available.

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June 30, 2020

In our monthly newsletter, you’ll find our 13th success story, new COVID-19 resources, and dates for upcoming meetings.  You’ll also find more information about paid opportunities to take online training, review add on’s, lead focus groups, test an app, and work for the federal government. 

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June 19, 2020

Reviewers are needed for add on materials.  Compensation is provided.

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May 29, 2020

Read the June 2020 edition of the newsletter.

first page of the follow-up survey report
May 26, 2020

The impact of Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings in eight North Central Region states was evaluated in January 2020. Between October 2018 and June 2019, 926 participants attended a training in one of those states. They were invited to participate in the survey.  

May 13, 2020

The FDA recently released the Spanish translation of the Produce Safety Rule.  You can find it on their website.

first page of the training guide for workers
April 30, 2020

Find new resources, ways to connect with the NCR, and an update from the annual conference.

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March 26, 2020

The April NCR FSMA newsletter contains links to information on addressing COVID-19, updates from the FDA, and information about our upcoming annual conference.  There’s still time to register.  Please fill out the form by April 1 at noon.

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February 25, 2020

Inside the latest issue of the newsletter you’ll find the USDA announcement about the FSOP applications, information about the first Spanish-language PSA Train-the-Trainer in the United States, and lots of information about the annual conference.

February 03, 2020

Find the annual evaluation report.

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January 30, 2020

Inside the February 2020 newsletter, you’ll find information about stipends to attend the annual conference, a reporting booklet we need your input for, and a change of date for the regulator/inspector call.

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December 20, 2019

Access funds from the NCR; register for the April annual conference; read about the newly confirmed FDA commissioner; and learn everything you need to know about frozen and dehydrated foods in this edition of the NCR FSMA newsletter.

December 03, 2019

Here's the latest newsletter from the NCR FSMA.  You'll find information about NCR travel funds you can apply for, events sponsored by other organizations you can attend, and updates from the FDA you need to know.

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October 24, 2019

Read a slightly less text-intensive version of our Year 1 report.

first page of the Year One report
October 07, 2019

The NCR FSMA just finished Year One of it's USDA-funded grant.  Read a report of our past year.

September 30, 2019

Can't remember what an acronym stands for?  Check out our reference document.

September 30, 2019

 In the October newsletter, you'll find information about upcoming meetings- sponsored by the NCR FSMA and partner organizations.

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August 30, 2019

Find information about upcoming meetings and opportunities for funding in the most recent newsletter.

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August 01, 2019

FDA just published a fact sheet on dropped covered produce. 

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July 31, 2019

You’ll find updates about upcoming meetings in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and online in the latest newsletter.  Don’t forget there’s money available to bring trainers to your event or to fund you meeting with a mentor.

Joe Hannan speaks to the NCR FSMA annual conference
June 28, 2019

Find information about our annual conference, funding opportunities, and upcoming meetings in the July newsletter.

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June 07, 2019

The evaluation report for the 12 month follow up survey has been released.

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