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Food Safety Outreach & Training

Food Safety Training (Beginner to Advanced)

 
Build practical food safety skills and meet today’s regulatory expectations. The OSU Food Innovation Center offers hands-on training for food businesses at every stage—from startups to established processors—including GMPs/cGMPs, FSMA fundamentals, and PCQI preparation.
 
This training is for you if you need to:
  • Take responsibility for food safety in your operation
  • Understand FSMA requirements and what applies to your business
  • Develop or update a food safety plan (including PCQI training)
  • Implement or strengthen GMPs/cGMPs
  • Train staff on safe handling and processing practices
  • Get started in food manufacturing - or refresh your knowledge
  • Food Safety Trainings
Preventive Controls for Human Food - Next Course March 10-12, 2026

FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Participant Course Version 2.0 

This 3-day course is based on the FDA-recognized curriculum developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA). The updated version addresses important updates in FDA guidance documents; important knowledge that PCQIs will need to keep their Food Safety Plans up-to-date. In addition to FDA guidance updates, other updates in Version 2.0 include:

 

  • Updated references, e.g., RFR, CDC

  • Streamlined sections, reduced redundancy

  • Better supports development of key concepts

  • Expanded examples to better support application by small and mid-sized producers

  • Recognition as an approved HACCP-based curriculum

 

The next workshop is scheduled on: March 10-12, 2026

For more information and to register Go HERE

 

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The next workshop is scheduled on: March 10-12, 2026

For more information and to register Go HERE

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training

One-day and modified two-day courses are based on the FDA-recognized curriculum developed by the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA). These courses are taught by PSA certified Lead Trainers from Oregon State University and Oregon Department of Agriculture.

 
Who should attend?

Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule training requirement.

 
What to expect at the PSA grower training?

Through seven modules (1-day course) and additional exercise (2-day course) trainers will cover content including:

  1. Introduction to Produce Safety
  2. Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
  3. Soil Amendments
  4. Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
  5. Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)
  6. Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
  7. How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan

In addition to learning about produce safety best practices, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions.

 

For the list of upcoming courses in Oregon and to register, visit ODA Produce Safety Program page

Pathogen Environmental Monitoring Workshop - Next Workshop February 10-11, 2026

Pathogen Environmental Monitoring Workshop

This hands-on training will introduce you to environmental foodborne pathogens, teach you how to collect swabs, walk you through case studies from the industry, provide guidance on establishing and designing a PEM program, and through small working groups provide you with opportunities to discuss effective controls and corrective action steps. 

 
Who should attend?

Individuals who are in charge of developing and maintaining Pathogen Environmental Monitoring programs in food processing industry, particularly those with food safety, quality assurance or compliance roles. Attendance from specialty crop food industries is especially encouraged.

 
The next workshop is scheduled on: February 10-11, 2026 at the Food Information Center.
For information and registration GO HERE

 

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The next workshop is scheduled on: February 10-11, 2026 at the Food Information Center.
For information and registration GO HERE
Other Workshops Offered on Demand

Food Safety Basics - One-Day Training for small food processing facilities

This one-day workshop is intended for an audience that may not be familiar with food safety and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), or ready for the level of training offered through the standardized Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) curriculum for Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI). 

Through seven modules, participants will gain a basic understanding of food safety principles, preventive controls and requirements under FSMA. Taking this training will provide a strong foundation for those seeking future PCQI, HACCP, and advanced food safety trainings.

 

Topics that will be covered include:

1. Introduction to FSMA

2. Food safety basics

3. Overview of Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) rule

4. PCHF exemptions

5. Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)

6. Cleaning and sanitation

7. Developing a food safety plan

Attendees will receive OSU certificate on completion.

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Food Safety Introduction (2h session)

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Introduction to FSMA (2h session) 

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