Join Western Growers in Yuma on September 23, 2025, for a two-part workshop focused on building stronger food safety programs from the ground up. Whether you’re optimizing sampling protocols or managing compliance across teams, these sessions are designed to deliver practical tools and science-backed strategies for real-world impact. See the session details below.
Sampling and Testing Foundations Workshop
Joelle Mosso, AVP of Science, and Gustavo Reye, Sr., Manager of Food Safety and Predictive Analytics for the Sampling & Testing Foundations Workshop, will dive into the foundational principles of food safety sampling and testing. From sample collection strategies to real-world pathogen detection challenges. This interactive session provides an applicable framework, helping participants understand how to design, monitor, and verify testing programs.
Whether you’re refining your sampling program, exploring and understanding your detection methods, or aiming to enhance verification systems, this workshop will equip you with the tools and context to make your testing program not just a requirement, but a reliable decision-making tool.
Session details: September 23rd, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center (6425 W 8th St, Yuma, AZ 85364).
Management Strategies for Food Safety Workshop
Navigating food safety compliance while meeting production goals is no easy task, but the right knowledge can make all the difference.
Joelle Mosso, AVP of Science Programs at Western Growers, will equip leaders with the skills to confidently manage the dual responsibilities of food safety compliance and production demands. Gain a clear understanding of the qualifications necessary for food safety roles, the scientific principles behind food safety, and the strategies for balancing regulatory adherence and production goals.
Participants will have practical tools to foster a culture of compliance and efficiency, helping you protect consumers and optimize operations. If you’re a business owner, senior executive, HR professional, operations manager, food safety manager, or supervisor, this workshop is for you.
Session details: September 23rd, 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center (6425 W 8th St, Yuma, AZ 85364).