The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District is sponsoring a GAP Training for Growers at the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District on February 25, 8am – 4:30pm in the District’s downstairs conference room. The class will be taught by UMD Extension’s Carol Allen. Check out UMD’s Produce Safety resources here.

Attending a basic GAP course may be right for you if…

• You grow fruits or vegetables and are interested in developing a good safety plan to increase operational efficiency and build a food safety culture.
• You want help in writing your food safety plan.
• You are looking to learn more about how microbes live and interact with farm environments, and/or
• You have a potential buyer that requires MD GAP certification.

What you’ll get from this training:

• Tips on how to implement practices to minimize your food safety risk during growing, harvesting, holding and packing fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Practice conducting risk assessments.
• Practice writing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assistance on writing your food safety plan (aiming for 80% completion!)
• A Maryland Department of Agriculture GAP training certificate

Course logistics and registration information:

• The Basic GAP training will take ONE FULL DAY: Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 8am – 4:30pm
• Course materials including a Basic GAP training binder will be provided.
• You must attend the full day course to receive an MDA GAP training certificate.
• Morning snacks and lunch will be provided.

 Click HERE to reserve your spot!

For questions about the course/training, contact Carol Allen, callen12@umd.edu, 240-994-5043. Contact Terry Hampton at the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District for all other questions, tahampton@co.pg.md.us, 301.574.5162 x3.