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March 01, 2021

This month’s newsletter includes:

links to the recordings of our annual conference THANK YOU to everyone who prepared and presented at the annual conference updates on our mini-grants (there’s still time to send in your application)
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February 26, 2021

Thanks for attending the virtual conference.  Recordings are now available.

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February 12, 2021

The North Central Center for FSMA Training, Extension, and Technical Assistance (NCR FSMA) has made progress on achieving nearly all its objectives.

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January 29, 2021

This month’s newsletter includes a reminder to register for the upcoming annual conference by February 5, information about mini-grants, and lots of virtual conference organized by our partners.

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January 22, 2021

 Hear a report of Dr. Londa Nwadike's FSOP award at this month's listening session.

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December 23, 2020

In this newsletter, you’ll find the registration link for the upcoming annual conference, information on getting paid for writing a success story, and the answer to the sunflower seeds question that was discussed at the December listening session.

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December 02, 2020

Inside this newsletter, you’ll find information about our upcoming annual conference, updates from partner organizations, and a note from our new FDA staff, Kristin Esch.

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October 30, 2020

Dates for the upcoming virtual annual conference, opportunities to get involved with our partners’ work, and reminders about meetings focused on state inventories, inspections, and the legal aspects of FSMA.

Food Safety Education Month
September 30, 2020

Inside the October newsletter, you’ll find information about the Knowledge Assessment report, a request for your opinion on software systems, and congratulations to several award winners.

Today is the last day of Food Safety Education Month.  Thanks for all the work you do to educate growers and keep our fruits and vegetables safe!

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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. 

 

August 20, 2020

Catch up on the latest listening session.

August 20, 2020

The recent guidance from the FDA and the CDC has been added to our COVID-19 resources.

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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 27, 2020

The NCR FSMA released its most recent educational add on material today.  FSMA Summary for Hops Growers covers compliance with the Produce Safety Rule for hops growers. 

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July 21, 2020

Missed the last Listening Session?  Catch up here.

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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

We covered new resources and how to adapt to working during a pandemic during the most recent listening session.

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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.

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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 22, 2020

Thanks Cara Fraver and Maggie Kaiser for presenting about the new food safety guidebook from the National Young Farmers Coalition.

May 13, 2020

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

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April 30, 2020

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

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