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USDA GAP Audit Now Recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative, Adding New Service for Fruit & Vegetable Growers
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Plus+ audit program for specialty crops is now accepted as technically equivalent by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). This means that producers who use this audit program now also meet other U.S. and international regulatory and market requirements. “Western ...
October Lunch & Learn Webinar Details Livestock Facilities Operation and Environmental Controls
With recent attention on the nexus between livestock and fresh produce operations, many questions have arisen about how these facilities are managed, the environmental controls surrounding these operations and some best practices to protect growing regions. To answer these questions, Western Growers has partnered with California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) to present a one-hour webinar on…
November 1 Lunch & Learn Webinar Prepares Growers for FSMA On-Farm Inspections
In preparation for official Produce Safety Rule on-farm inspections beginning in the spring of 2019, WG members covered by this regulation can request non-regulatory On-Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs). OFRRs are designed to give farmers a better understanding of what they can expect from a routine produce safety inspection. On November 1, Western Growers is hosting ...
FDA to Hold Public Meetings to Discuss Draft Guidance under FSMA Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a draft guidance document to help farmers better understand what they need to do to meet requirements established by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The Draft Guidance for Industry: Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption offers recommendations on ...
November 15 CPS Research Webinar Breaks Down All Things Produce Food Safety
Western Growers is joining forces with the Center for Produce Safety, Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Association to present the CPS Research 2018: Putting Research Into Practice Webinar on November 15 at 1:00 pm ET. Western Growers hosted a webinar on July 2nd to discuss research findings and trends presented at the 2018 CPS ...
WG to Host FSPCA Preventative Controls for Human Food Course
In light of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules and provisions being in effect, Western Growers is providing additional training to help the produce industry stay in compliance. The FDA’s Preventive Controls for Human Food rule requires that certain activities must be completed or overseen by a “preventive controls qualified individual.” The Food ...
FDA and CDC Announce the End of Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak
On January 9, 2019, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) along with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provided an update related to the recent outbreak of E.coli 0157:H7 infections linked to romaine lettuce. CDC declared that this outbreak appears to be over. FDA recommends suppliers and distributors to continue labeling romaine lettuce ...
FSMA Compliant Grower Course Available in Spanish on February 7 & 27
Strawberry growers and their employees who are interested in learning about produce safety are invited to attend a Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training on February 7 in Santa Maria, Calif., or February 27 in Salinas, Calif. These workshops will be delivered in Spanish and are brought to you by the California Strawberry Commission and ...
FSMA Compliant Grower Course Available in Spanish on February 27 in Salinas
Strawberry growers and their employees who are interested in learning about produce safety are invited to attend a Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training on February 27 in Salinas, Calif. The workshop will be delivered in Spanish and is brought to you by the California Strawberry Commission and Western Growers. The PSA Grower Training Course ...
New Water Management Standards for Leafy Greens
On April 19, 2019, the California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement (California LGMA) adopted a new approach to manage agricultural water safety through the implementation of new agricultural water best practices for leafy green production and harvest. Western Growers (WG) partnered with the leafy green industry to facilitate this effort. After several months of working with ...
WG Members Receive Discount for PSA Growers Training
Western Growers (WG) is hosting a Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Growers Training Course. This course is one way to fulfill the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule requirement, which states that “at least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that ...
Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar Discusses Foreign Supplier Verification Rule
In an effort to help the produce industry stay in compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) newly implemented rule on Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers, Western Growers will be hosting a webinar on July 10 to discuss the rule and answer any questions produce importers may have. The webinar will ...
2019 CPS Research Symposium Key Learnings Webinar
Did you miss the recent Center for Produce Safety Research Symposium? No problem. On July 17, 2019, Western Growers members are invited to attend a webinar that will discuss the latest food safety research findings and trends highlighted at the Symposium. This webinar will present a summary of the food safety highlights from the event ...
Resources to Implement New LGMA-Approved Agricultural Water Use
The Arizona and California leafy green sector continues to drive forward the highest standards for food safety in the United States. Western Growers, working closely with industry experts, academia and the Arizona and California Leafy Green Marketing Agreements (LGMAs), developed resources to assist with the implementation of the new LGMA-approved best practices for water use. ...
Register for Nov. 14 Webinar on Irrigation Water Treatment
Join us on November 14 for our upcoming Lunch & Learn webinar, as we dive into key concepts and parameters producers should consider when implementing irrigation water treatment in an agricultural system. During the webinar, Dr. Ana Allende of the Spanish National Research Council will share her research findings related to irrigation water treatments as ...
January 28 Lunch and Learn Webinar — An Overview of Current Sustainability Efforts
Have you ever wondered how different parties in the fresh produce supply chain are implementing sustainability practices? Are they doing more than your business? Less? Are there new and innovative ways to approach sustainability? If these are questions you have asked yourself, consider joining Western Growers for an informational webinar related to three current sustainability ...
How Sustainable Is Your Operation? Register for the WG January 28th Webinar
Have you ever wondered how different parties in the fresh produce supply chain are implementing sustainability practices? Are they doing more than your business? Less? Are there new and innovative ways to approach sustainability? If these are questions you have asked yourself, consider joining Western Growers for an informational webinar related to three current sustainability ...
Learn About Current Fumigant Regulatory Issues
On February 25, 2015, Western Growers is hosting a webinar to bring our members up to speed on the current fumigant regulatory issues facing growers. This presentation will focus on the challenges related to the use and restrictions of methyl bromide, chloropicrin, metam sodium and 1-3 D/telone. Reserve your spot and REGISTER TODAY! Webinar Details ...
WG Webinar — Current Fumigant Regulatory Issues
On February 25, 2015, Western Growers is hosting a webinar to bring our members up to speed on the current fumigant regulatory issues facing growers. This presentation will focus on the challenges related to the use and restrictions of methyl bromide, chloropicrin, metam sodium and 1-3 D/telone. Reserve your spot and REGISTER TODAY! Webinar Details ...
Lunch & Learn Webinar — The Intersection of Water Efficiency and Nitrogen Use
An op-ed this week in the LA Times from Dr. Jay Famiglietti of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena stated that California’s drought is so severe that the state’s reservoirs will run out of water in one year. Enhancing water efficiency is more critical than ever. WG’s Science & Technology Department has previously held webinars ...