California Ag Network

Tag: Safety

  • Produce Safety Trainings

    Fresno, Calif., (January 25, 2018) – Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS) has partnered with Safe Food Alliance (SFA) through a California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) contract to provide Food Safety Modernization (FSMA)-required Produce Safety Trainings for Central and Southern California growers for a low price of $35 per attendee.

    Most farms are required to have at least one designated supervisor who has been trained in accordance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety rule. Upon completion of the course, attendees will receive an official certificate from the Association of Food & Drug Officials.

    Scheduled upcoming trainings:

    • February 19, Spanish only, DoubleTree Hotel, Fresno
    • February 20, Spanish only, International Agri-Center, Tulare
    • March 1, Spanish only, International Agri-Center, Tulare
    • March 15, Spanish only, Four Points by Sheraton, Bakersfield
    • March 22, Spanish only, Fresno County Farm Bureau, Fresno

    All trainings will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an 8 a.m. registration time. Click here to register for a training near you. For additional information, contact the Food Safety Training Partnership at 916-561-5672 or info@foodsafetytrainingpartnership.com.

  • Produce Safety Trainings set for Jan/Feb

    Tulare, Calif., (January 4, 2018) – Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS) has partnered with Safe Food Alliance (SFA) through a California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) contract to provide Food Safety Modernization (FSMA)-required Produce Safety Trainings for Central and Southern California growers for an low price of $35 per attendee.

    • Most farms are required to have at least one designated supervisor who has been trained in accordance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety rule.
    • Upon completion of the course, attendees will receive an official certificate from the Association of Food & Drug Officials.

    Scheduled upcoming trainings:

    • January 16, DoubleTree Hotel, 2333 Ventura St., Fresno
    • January 17, International Agri-Center, 4500 S. Laspina St., Tulare
    • January 24, Madera Golf & Country Club, 23200 Avenue 17, Madera
    • February 12, Swan Court Conference Center, 2950 Pea Soup Anderson Blvd., Selma
    • February 19, SPANISH, DoubleTree Hotel, 2233 Ventura St., Fresno
    • February 20, SPANISH, International Agri-Center, 4500 S. Laspina St., Tulare

    All trainings will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an 8 a.m. registration time. Click here to register for a training near you. For additional information, contact SFA at 916-561-5672 or info@foodsafetytrainingpartnership.com.

  • Nut Harvest Safety Seminar in Hanford, July 19

    Hanford, Calif. — As local farmers continue to diversify and plant an increasing number of nut crops, the Kings and Tulare County Farm Bureaus, along with State Fund, American Pistachio Growers and UCCE, are hosting the third annual nut harvest safety seminar.

    Scheduled for Wednesday, July 19 at the Kings Fairgrounds in Hanford, this free training is directed toward nut commodity harvest equipment operators, crews and farm employees, in conjunction with farm managers/supervisors and growers. Harvest equipment for walnuts, almonds and pistachios will be included and safety materials will be provided.

    Presentations will be made in both English and Spanish, with participants rotating between various sessions on nut harvest safety. Sessions will include presentations by the CHP on rules of the road to observe when pulling trailers and equipment, Cal-OSHA on avoiding heat stress, and State Compensation Insurance Fund will discuss the safe operation of nut harvest farm equipment.

    John Ellis, Kings County Farm Bureau board member and seminar chairman, said that the event will provide valuable information to the growing number of area nut farmers.

    “We recognize that our members are producing an ever-increasing acreage of nut crops, so we’re dedicating staff and our board of directors’ time to organize this program to be helpful and informative to our membership,” Ellis said. “The seminar has been so well received during the past two summers that we want to continue offering it.”

    Those interested in registering for this free seminar should call the Tulare County Farm Bureau at (559) 732-8301 by Friday, July 14. Day-of registration will be held at 7:30 a.m. During that time, staff from the United Way and Family Healthcare Network will be on hand to provide free health screening for participants. The training begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided, and participants will receive a certification of completion at the seminar’s conclusion.

    For more information, please call the Kings County Farm Bureau office at (559) 584-3557.

    About Kings County Farm Bureau
    Kings County Farm Bureau is a non-profit advocacy organization that represents approximately 800 members of the agricultural community. More information is available at www.kcfb.org.