Food Safety for Organic Production
and Handling of
Fresh Produce
Conference
January 22-23, 2008
Asilomar Conference Center
Pacific Grove, CA
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Conference Summary
PowerPoint Presentations
Day One Small-Mid Size Grower
Day Two Large Grower and Handler
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Conference Summary
Food safety is top of mind in the wake of recent outbreaks, recalls and regulatory action surrounding fresh produce. These developments have stirred up spirited debate as to what actions are most appropriate to minimize food safety risks now that produce is a focus of the national food safety discussion.
Growers, industry and research professionals collaborated to create a two-day course on the topic of Food Safety for Organic Production and Handling of Fresh Produce, with content customized specifically to address the needs and concerns of organic growers and handlers. Attendees learned about:
• Pre- and post-harvest best management practices for food safety in fresh organic production
• Water, wildlife, workers and amendments
• Post-harvest plant pathology and factors that influence food safety
• Getting the most out of audits
• State and federal regulations impacting organic growers and handlers
Day One PowerPoints
January 22, 2008
Small-Mid Size Grower Sessions
Food Safety Concerns in Fresh Produce Production; An Overview
Devon Zagary, Center for Produce Safety for
Linda Harris, UC Davis, WIFFS
Optimization of Food Safety Programs for Organic Post-Harvest Handling of Foods
Joe Montecalvo, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Cal Poly
Water Management, Treatment and Re-use
Jill Wilson, Central Coast Regional Water Control District
Developing a food safety plan that fits your agricultural system – hazard analysis and control 101
Will Daniels, Earthbound Farm
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Day Two PowerPoints
January 23, 2008
Large Grower and Handler Sessions
Employee Practices that Influence Food Safety
Erik Havana, Lundberg Family Farms
Using Sanitizers on the Farm for Sanitation or Mitigation – Things to Consider
Anthony Terranova, Anterra
Optimization of Food Safety Programs for Organic Post-Harvest Handling of Foods
Joe Montecalvo, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Cal Poly
Getting the Most out of Audits: Self Audits, Third Party Audits, Regulatory Audits
Devon Zagary, Center for Produce Safety
Understanding Regulation and How it Applies to You
Steve DeMuri, Campbell Soup Co.
Political Update: What Regulations are in the Works that Effect Food Safety and the Organic Producer/Processor
Hank Giclas
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