In-Person GAPs Trainings Cancelled

Due to COVID-19 all scheduled in-person GAPs trainings have been cancelled.  We are currently determining mechanisms to offer trainings through on-line classes.  Please contact a Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team member or your local Extension Educator for more information.  We will continue to post updates on our website as new information is available.

  1. OCT 3, GAPS training, CUYAHOGA

    Oct 3, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

     Good Agricultural Practices Educational Course You will learn about soil amendments, water issues, handling, harvesting, hygiene, traceability and more. Have access to 2 OSU extension educators to answer your questions. Receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion.  (note: a certificate of participation is not the same as being GAPS certified. GAPS certification requires an on farm audit)

  2. Ross County GAPS program-SEPT 24

    Sep 24, 2012, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

     The OSU fruit and vegetable safety team will present an educational program on Good Agricultural Practices in

  3. USDA webinar on Good Ag Practices and Good Handling Practices (GAP GHP) and the HARMONIZED STANDARDS

    Sep 20, 2012, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

     USDA Webinar Series for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Presents: USDA's Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices (GAPs+GHPs) Program and the Produce GAPs Harmonized Standard September 20, 2012 2-3pm eastern Program is FREE online but registration is required because space is limited.   Register here.

  4. Ohio Composting Tour 2012

    Aug 23, 2012, 9:30am - 3:00pm

     Ohio Composting and Manure Management Program (OCAMM) Presents... Composting in Ohio 2012: A tour of the industry Thursday, August 23, 2012 9:30a-3:00p Starts at Wood County Landfill  Ends at Hirzel Farms Composting $40 per person ($25 for students)

  5. USDA AMS webinar on Fresh Produce Market Inspection Basics

    Aug 16, 2012, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

     USDA Webinar Series for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Presents: USDA's Fresh Produce Market Inspection Basics Aug. 16, 2012 from 2-3pm FREE, but registration required because space is limited. Registration link here.

  6. Cornell Online GAPs course

    Aug 15, 2012 through Sep 4, 2012 (All day)

     The next GAPs Online Produce Safety Course will be offered beginning August 15, 2012 and ending September 4, 2012. Cost: 190.00 (due to expiration of grant funding) Visit www.ecornell.com/gaps  to register Registration Information Here.

  7. MANURE SCIENCE REVIEW

    Aug 9, 2012, 9:00am - 3:00pm

     OHIO COMPOST AND MANURE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (OCAMM) PRESENTS: MANURE SCIENCE REVIEW THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012 9:00AM-3:00PM Learn about proper application and storage of manure, reducing phosphorous runoff, mortality composting, and more! Early Birds registration $30 per person after August 1, 2012 price $35 per person

  8. IAFP annual conference

    Jul 22, 2012 through Jul 25, 2012 (All day)

     The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FOOD PROTECTION annual conference 2012 July 22-25, 2012 Providence, Rhode Island More information and registration details here.

  9. Produce Transportation Best Practices Webinar

    Jul 18, 2012 (All day)

    The food chain is a continuum FROM FARM TO FORK.  A large part of our ever growing food chain is TRANSPORTATION.  This Free Webinar from UNITED FRESH will address best practices in the transportation section of the food continuum.   PRODUCE TRANSPORTATION WEBINAR 2:00pm Eastern Wednesday, July 18, 2012

  10. OPGMA Farm Tour

    Jun 27, 2012, 8:00am - 5:00pm

    The Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association is hosting its 2012 Summer Tour and Field Day on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Registration fee: Non-members: $25.00 Members: $20.00 for first attendee from a company $10.00 for each additional company attendee Farms on the tour are:  Eshleman Fruit Farm in Clyde Ohio, the OARDC Muck Crop Research Station in Willard, and Buurma Farms in Willard, Ohio.

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