Offered by: Hawai’i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity in partnership with the UH Manoa – College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience’s Cooperative Extension
Cost to attend: $150
Deadline to Register: Monday, April 13th, 2026
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSet_au6pcCQ9nleMTePNQ5gRjCg0Y74meAEpbKNR3Xs2V4tfg/viewform
Training Times: Monday, April 20, 2026 through Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Purpose:
Gives fruit and vegetable producers the opportunity to learn more about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) – Produce Safety Rule, and good agricultural practices (GAPs). If you need to complete a food safety training, as required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this course would satisfy the requirement.
**Trainers reserve the right to cancel and/or reschedule this course due to unforeseen circumstances.
During the three-day online course, trainers will be covering the following topics:
1. Introduction to produce safety;
2. Worker health, hygiene, and training;
3. Soil amendments;
4. Wildlife, domesticated animals, and land use;
5. Agriculture water;
6. Postharvest handling and sanitation; and
7. How to develop a Farm Food Safety Plan;
Additional Information:
Upon the completion of the course, participants will receive their certificate directly from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) as proof that they have completed the grower training. To receive the certificate, participants must be present for the entire training with video on and active participations.
Growers who wish to participate in an On-Farm Readiness Review (OFRR) should complete this training prior to scheduling an OFRR. An OFRR is a voluntary, non-regulatory assessment to help farms prepare for Produce Safety Rule compliance. Participants will have their information shared with instructors from both CTAHR and DAB Produce Safety Program for future educational opportunities.
Disclosures provided by the coordinators:
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, UH Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resilience and the Hawai’i Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, contact USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, D.C., 02050-9410 or call 1-866-632-9992 Toll Free; or 1-800-877-8339 Federal Relay Service; or 1-800-845-6136 (In Spanish); or 1-800 795-3272 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm EST; or (TDD) 720-2600. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. For information or to request an auxiliary aid or service (e.g., sign language interpreter, designated parking, or materials in alternate format), contact CTAHR at ctahrgap@hawaii.edu at least 7 days before the activity/event.
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The flyer was supported by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award U2FFD007652-04 totaling $728,312 with 100 percent funded by the FDA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views, nor an endorsement, by FDA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB) is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination, retaliation, or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability, or any other class as protected under federal or state law, with respect to any program or activity. More information is available at DAB’s website: https://dab.hawaii.gov/non-discrimination-notice/