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WRCEFS Food Safety @wrcefs

The Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety is 1 of 4 US regional centers created to coordinate food safety training programs resulting from FSMA.

Joined November 2019
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Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing farmers with accessible, ASL-taught food safety training at no cost! Registration is open now! 🍓🥦🍊
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Hope to see you all there! Register with the QR code below. 🍎🍳🧀
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Join our upcoming PCQI Training – Version 2.0 Join us October 10–12 at OSU’s Food Innovation Center for the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) Version 2.0 Training. 📍 Portland, OR | 🗓 March 10 -12, 2026 Register Here: events.humanitix.com/pcqi-fi…
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Meet Sharon Wages, CTAHR Extension Agent dedicated to farm food safety and sustainable agriculture in Hawai‘i. Learn how she helps local growers comply with FSMA and adopt Good Agricultural Practices. #FoodSafety #CTAHR #HawaiiFarms
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Claire’s research dives into how food borne pathogens survive and move through production and postharvest environments. By integrating research with extension, Claire’s program shows growers and packers how to meet changing food safety standards with confidence! 🍎🍊🫐
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How long does it take for microbes to die off on apples after water application? WSU research led by Dr. Claire Murphy shows significant reduction in 10–18 hours, helping growers meet FDA Produce Safety Rules. Read more: pubs.extension.wsu.edu/produ… #FoodSafety #ProduceSafety
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Lendel's research emphasizes practical, theory-driven approaches to program evaluation, quantitative methods, and utilization-focused evaluation. Through workshops and evaluation consultations, he strengthens educators' ability to demonstrate the effectiveness of their programs
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Welcome Dr. Ragini Reddyvari, our new WRCEFS Coordinator! Dr. Reddyvari will lead efforts in food safety education and outreach across the western region, working with educators, producers, and stakeholders to strengthen food safety practices.🔬🫧📋
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Join our upcoming PCQI Training! – Version 2.0 on October 14–16 at OSU’s Food Innovation Center for FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) Version 2.0 Training. DA-recognized curriculum 📌Portland, OR | Oct 14–16, 2025 👉Reserve your spot here: tinyurl.com/3wdmud4t.
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WRCEFS Food Safety retweeted
AFDO@afdonews
6 May 2024
Texas Tech, Alabama A&M and Iowa State were awarded USDA grants at Minority Serving Institutions and collaborating entities. A series of 1-hour webinars starting May 6 at 3 p.m. ET is designed to strengthen grant-writing effectiveness. Details: ow.ly/zO4V50Rt34y
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Are you or do you know an urban #agriculture grower? If so, please take and share this survey! #foodsafety #produce #producesafety
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WSU Produce Safety@WAProduceSafety
25 Jan 2024
We opened two offerings of Food Microbiology 101 for the Fresh Produce Industry this spring! Registration is limited. Please visit our website for more info and registration: foodsafety.wsu.edu/training-…
Food Micro 101 for Fresh Produce Industry training flyer for April and May. Training costs $500. Links to register.

ALT Food Micro 101 for Fresh Produce Industry training flyer for April and May. Training costs $500. Links to register.
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Calif Food and Ag@CDFAnews
12 Apr 2024
CDFA will hold two Tribal listening sessions to receive Tribal input on the state's definition of "regenerative agriculture". Tribal members are invited to attend. Tribal Listening Session 1 Zoom: bit.ly/3VXlh0X Tribal Listening Session 2 Zoom: bit.ly/4cYpuHV
An image of seedlings and text that says 'cdfa FOOD CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURE Regenerative Agriculture Tribal Listening Sessions Tribal Listening Session #1 Tuesday, April 16 AM (Pacific) Scan the QR code for Zoom registration: Tribal Listening Session #2 Monday, April 29 5 PM. (Pacific) Scan the QR code for Zoom registration: CDFA recognizes that while "regenerative agriculture" may not have a consistent definition state policy or programs, California Native American tribes have been using regenerative practices for millennia, and CDFA recognizes Native American voices are imperative for defining this term. CDFAis is seeking input from California Native American tribes develop definition that is inclusive of tribal perspectives.'

ALT An image of seedlings and text that says 'cdfa FOOD CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURE Regenerative Agriculture Tribal Listening Sessions Tribal Listening Session #1 Tuesday, April 16 AM (Pacific) Scan the QR code for Zoom registration: Tribal Listening Session #2 Monday, April 29 5 PM. (Pacific) Scan the QR code for Zoom registration: CDFA recognizes that while "regenerative agriculture" may not have a consistent definition state policy or programs, California Native American tribes have been using regenerative practices for millennia, and CDFA recognizes Native American voices are imperative for defining this term. CDFAis is seeking input from California Native American tribes develop definition that is inclusive of tribal perspectives.'
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WRCEFS Food Safety retweeted
NE Food Safety@necafs
9 Apr 2024
A new online course on Foundations in Environmental Monitoring has been launched by @ps_sci! This course will cover the basics of why an EMP is needed, how to select sampling supplies, and how to set up a maintainable program. To learn more and register: register.ext.vt.edu/search/p…
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WRCEFS Food Safety retweeted
NE Food Safety@necafs
28 Mar 2024
The Sprout Safety Alliance will be delivering the instructor-led virtual Part 2 of the Sprout Grower Blended Course 12 – 4 PM CDT on 4/17 & 18 (in two 4-hour sessions). Registration will be closed once sold out, but no later than 4/5 For more: ifsh.iit.edu/ssa/resources/s….
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NE Food Safety@necafs
28 Mar 2024
Have you checked out these 11 educational resources for farmers and food producers? NECAFS and @CAFScenter worked together to research legal questions related to FSMA PSR implementation. Get your questions answered today at elsi.necafs.org/
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WRCEFS Food Safety retweeted
LFSC@LocalFoodSafety
19 Mar 2024
Get the dish on record keeping and traceability on from longtime food safety expert and consultant Dr. Jennifer McEntire, who joins us to talk recordkeeping, the FDA Traceability rule, and how to best incorporate a good traceability system on your farm. rss.com/podcasts/thefoodsafe…

Record Keeping & Traceability | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

Longtime food safety expert and consultant Dr. Jennifer McEntire joins us to talk recordkeeping, the FDA Traceability rule, and how to best incorporate a good traceability system on your farm....

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WRCEFS Food Safety retweeted
AFDO@afdonews
13 Mar 2024
FDA grants can help pay to attend the 2024 AFDO Annual Educational Conference, June 9–12, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. State and local food and drug regulatory personnel have until EOB Friday, March 15, to apply. Visit: ow.ly/1SnM50QLMf5
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NE Food Safety@necafs
11 Mar 2024
We're using Clearinghouse Mondays to highlight new and noteworthy resources in the Food Safety Resource Clearinghouse. This week: Biosecurity in Aquaculture, Part 1: An Overview foodsafetyclearinghouse.org/…
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WRCEFS Food Safety retweeted
WSU Produce Safety@WAProduceSafety
6 Mar 2024
We have a couple of space left on March 12th and 9 more in March 14th. We hope you can join us! Visit our website bit.ly/WSU_PSA to register!
Flyer to register for the March 12 or March 14th PSA Grower Training. It has fruits and veggies in the background. There is the logo for WSU Extention, WSDA, and Produce Safety Alliance.

ALT Flyer to register for the March 12 or March 14th PSA Grower Training. It has fruits and veggies in the background. There is the logo for WSU Extention, WSDA, and Produce Safety Alliance.
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