The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced a series of workshops focused on the Produce Safety Program (PSP) and its data repository platform, known as the PSP Portal, a cloud-based platform designed for effective farm data management. This portal is designed as a resource to assist California produce farmers in understanding and complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. 

From November 18 to December 17, 2024, CDFA will conduct five in-person workshops across California, along with a virtual training session on November 19. These sessions will provide farmers with essential insights into navigating the PSP Portal. 

Focus areas of the PSP Portal are: 

• Access to Farm Data: California farmers will have access to the data collected by the Produce Safety Program on their farms and operations. 

• Targeted Educational Resources: The portal will offer tailored educational materials and outreach communications that cater to the specific operational needs of California farmers. 

• Risk-Based Inspection Focus: By leveraging the collected data, the Produce Safety Program can prioritize inspections based on food safety risk factors, thereby enhancing the overall safety and quality of the food supply for consumers. 

For the full workshop schedule, click here. 

For more information about the PSP Portal, please visit https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/producesafety/pspportal/