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05jan6:00 pm7:00 pmPollinator Garden Design 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PST
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University of Idaho Extension, Home Garden Series - Winter 2021
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University of Idaho Extension, Home Garden Series – Winter 2021
Pollinator Garden Design
January 5, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This session will cover an overview of design concepts and plants that can be used to provide beautiful blooms and food and habitat for various native pollinators.
Sign up here.

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(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Our blockbuster FEMINIST'S GUIDE TO BOTANY class is BACK online! Join us for this unique lecture and Botanical Painting session!
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About this Event (free event: donate if you can)
This international event is Jan 7, 2020 18:30 – 20:30 GMT which is 10:30 AM -12:30 PM PST
This lecture and all our classes are now ‘pay what you can’ so that we can reach those of you who are financially struggling during CV19.
We suggest a donation of £8 but if you love our lectures and you would like to help support us with a little extra (as creatives, it has been very difficult for us too)! We would hugely appreciate that. If you are having a tough time with money, even £5.00 is still amazing, or please feel free to consider this one on the house, and just spread the word instead through FB/INSTA. Love to you all!
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Join London Drawing Group as we step inside the magical world of BOTANY for a summer-term special exploring the history of the heroic women artists, explorers and scientists that helped forge the way that we see the world around us!
Drawing from both the rich history of female presence Botanical Art, as well as the inspiring stories of women botanical explorers through the ages, this class will be an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the work of artists such as Maria Sybilla Merian, Marianne North, Rachel Ruysch and others!
The session will comprise a short visual lecture during which you will be able to make quick sketches if you choose from your own collections of plants or found leaves and flowers, then students will be led in some basic watercolour techniques and exercises to help you create your own Botanical Paintings!
This will truly be a totally unique class and we are very excited to get drawing with you all!
Sign up here.
More about event here.
MATERIALS:
YOU WILL NEED A variety of plants, flowers, leaves or dried flowers to work from! You don’t need too many, just enough to make an interesting arrangement, but if you’re really caught short, just one or two houseplants or whatever you can collect from outside will be absolutely fine.
WATERCOLOURS OR GOUACHE
A VARIETY OF BRUSHES, FROM MOP HEADED TO THIN DETAIL BRUSHES
WATERCOLOUR PAPER

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(Thursday) 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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From the Ground Up: Cover Crop Solutions for Western Farmers A four-part virtual lunch time
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From the Ground Up: Cover Crop Solutions for Western Farmers
A four-part virtual lunch time workshop series for agricultural producers and professionals in the Intermountain West and Northern Rockies.
Features:
- Cover crops under low-moisture and short growing seasons
- Virtual field tours
- Carbon markets and cover crop incentive programs
- Agtech tools for measuring soil health
Dates for this 4 part series:
December 10
December 17
January 7
January 14
All at 12:00 MT to 1:30 pm MT (which is 11 am PST to 12:30 pm PST)
Sponsored by Western SARE, University of Idaho, and Oregon State University

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(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
11jan9:00 am11:00 amSoil Health: Measuring and Managing from January 11-149:00 am - 11:00 am PST
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We are excited to launch our next workshop series on Soil Health: Measuring and Managing January 11-14 9am to 11am each day The event will include many great speakers on soil
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We are excited to launch our next workshop series on Soil Health: Measuring and Managing
January 11-14
9am to 11am each day
The event will include many great speakers on soil health metrics, soil carbon, acidity, microbes and glyphosate, and soil health for pathogen suppression.
Registration for the live online event is free and will be open starting Monday, December 21.
See proposed topics here at Farmer’s Network WSU.

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(Monday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
january 12, 2021 9:00 amjanuary 13, 2021 9:00 amjanuary 14, 2021 9:00 am
12jan(jan 12)8:30 am13(jan 13)1:00 pmIdaho Produce Safety Alliance8:30 am - 1:00 pm (13) PST
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Idaho Produce Safety Alliance Two-Day Remote Training Course Due to COVID-19 restrictions on in-person learning, 2020-2021 PSA courses offered through UI Extension will be taught in a remote, online format over
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Idaho Produce Safety Alliance
Two-Day Remote Training Course
Due to COVID-19 restrictions on in-person learning, 2020-2021 PSA courses offered through UI Extension will be taught in a remote, online format over a two-day period.
The following courses listed below are FREE for Idaho growers.
Two-Day Course Dates – Via Zoom
November 12 – November 13, 2020
January 12 – January 13, 2021
January 28 – January 29, 2021
February 16 – February 17, 2021
March 9 – March 10, 2021
All courses will be 9:30 am MST – 2:00 pm MST (this is 8:30 am – 1:00 pm PST)
(approximately four hours of content per day)
Register for a course at University of Idaho Extension.
Course requirements include reliable internet connection, a web camera, and a computer. Participation will be monitored through Zoom for the entire duration of the course via webcam. If you are not able to access these requirements and need further accommodation, please contact Lu Hauger at the contact information detailed below.
Who Should Attend?
Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR), 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 requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’
If you are unsure if this class is required for your operation, UI has developed a Decision Tool resource – an anonymous self-guided online questionnaire – which can help determine your coverage under the PSR. It can be accessed at http://bit.ly/psrdecisiontool. The course is open to anyone, regardless of coverage.
Have You Had Personnel Changes in the Last Year?
Remember: If the person who completed this training in the past is no longer working for your operation, you must have their replacement trained by completing the course again.
Virtual Learning Details
The virtual courses offered in 2020-21 are free of charge for Idaho growers. If you are out of state, contact Lu Hauger for pricing and registration details. Course materials and certificates are included with registration and will be sent via mail prior to the course. The cost associated with manuals and certificates is sponsored in full by a grant from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
To receive an AFDO certificate, participants must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course. Participation will be monitored by trainers over Zoom for the duration of the course. After attending the entire course, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course
What We Will Cover
The trainers will spend approximately eight hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules:
- Introduction to Produce Safety
- Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
- Soil Amendments
- Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
- Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Post-harvest Water)
- Post-harvest Handling and Sanitation
- 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.
Lu Hauger
Associate Educator, Commercial Produce Safety
University of Idaho Extension, Boise
(208) 364-4579
322 E Front St, Suite 120, Boise, ID 83702
University of Idaho Extension Produce Safety Website

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12 (Tuesday) 8:30 am - 13 (Wednesday) 1:00 pm
12jan9:00 am11:00 amSoil Health: Measuring and Managing from January 11-149:00 am - 11:00 am PST
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We are excited to launch our next workshop series on Soil Health: Measuring and Managing January 11-14 9am to 11am each day The event will include many great speakers on soil
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We are excited to launch our next workshop series on Soil Health: Measuring and Managing
January 11-14
9am to 11am each day
The event will include many great speakers on soil health metrics, soil carbon, acidity, microbes and glyphosate, and soil health for pathogen suppression.
Registration for the live online event is free and will be open starting Monday, December 21.
See proposed topics here at Farmer’s Network WSU.

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(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
january 13, 2021 9:00 amjanuary 14, 2021 9:00 am
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FARM-BASED EDUCATION IN EVERY CITY AND TOWN: 4 UNIQUE STORIES | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 9am Pacific time; 12pm Eastern time; 6pm Central European time, 10:30pm Indian time Connecting
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9am Pacific time; 12pm Eastern time; 6pm Central European time, 10:30pm Indian time
Connecting with land through agriculture can be educational, joyful, healing, and empowering. From a Yellow Farmhouse in Connecticut to an apiary in Botswana, and a hillside campus in Vermont to an urban farm school in New York City, four panelists will offer stories from the field of farm-based education during this session. Discover how learning with and about farming catalyzes opportunities for business development, community building, and the creation of thriving local food systems. Whether you’re joining from a farm-based organization, a family farm, a hospitality business, or an education institution, this session will inspire you to offer authentic farm-based experiences in your communities, too.
Sign up here.
Moderator: Vera Simon-Nobes, Farm-Based Education Network (Vermont, USA)
Speakers: Lusanda Magwape, Dream Factory Foundation (South Africa / Botswana); Jennifer Rothman, Yellow Farmhouse Education Center (Connecticut, USA ); Onika Abraham, Farm School NYC (New York, USA); Tony Van Winkle and Gwyneth Harris, Sterling College (Vermont, USA)

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(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
13jan9:00 am11:00 amSoil Health: Measuring and Managing from January 11-149:00 am - 11:00 am PST
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We are excited to launch our next workshop series on Soil Health: Measuring and Managing January 11-14 9am to 11am each day The event will include many great speakers on soil
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We are excited to launch our next workshop series on Soil Health: Measuring and Managing
January 11-14
9am to 11am each day
The event will include many great speakers on soil health metrics, soil carbon, acidity, microbes and glyphosate, and soil health for pathogen suppression.
Registration for the live online event is free and will be open starting Monday, December 21.
See proposed topics here at Farmer’s Network WSU.

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(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
january 14, 2021 9:00 am
13jan6:00 pm7:00 pmCover crop diversity: implications for soil carbon cycling6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PST
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Upcoming Rural Roots Speakers Series 6-7 pm Wednesday Jan 13, 2020 Cover crop diversity: implications for soil carbon cycling
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Upcoming Rural Roots Speakers Series
6-7 pm Wednesday Jan 13, 2020
Cover crop diversity: implications for soil carbon cycling
Agricultural soil carbon stores have been significantly depleted due to poor agricultural management practices, yet agriculture has great potential to restore soil carbon. There are few viable management techniques, including cover crops, that can significantly increase soil carbon. Our research examines how increasing cover crop diversity impacts soil carbon and soil microbial communities, which are intrinsic to processes responsible for soil carbon sequestration.
Speaker: Bronte Sone
PhD Student in Soil & Land Resources
Department of Soil and Water Systems
University of Idaho

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(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
14jan9:00 am11:00 amSoil Health: Measuring and Managing from January 11-149:00 am - 11:00 am PST
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We are excited to launch our next workshop series on Soil Health: Measuring and Managing January 11-14 9am to 11am each day The event will include many great speakers on soil
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We are excited to launch our next workshop series on Soil Health: Measuring and Managing
January 11-14
9am to 11am each day
The event will include many great speakers on soil health metrics, soil carbon, acidity, microbes and glyphosate, and soil health for pathogen suppression.
Registration for the live online event is free and will be open starting Monday, December 21.
See proposed topics here at Farmer’s Network WSU.

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(Thursday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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From the Ground Up: Cover Crop Solutions for Western Farmers A four-part virtual lunch time
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From the Ground Up: Cover Crop Solutions for Western Farmers
A four-part virtual lunch time workshop series for agricultural producers and professionals in the Intermountain West and Northern Rockies.
Features:
- Cover crops under low-moisture and short growing seasons
- Virtual field tours
- Carbon markets and cover crop incentive programs
- Agtech tools for measuring soil health
Dates for this 4 part series:
December 10
December 17
January 7
January 14
All at 12:00 MT to 1:30 pm MT (which is 11 am PST to 12:30 pm PST)
Sponsored by Western SARE, University of Idaho, and Oregon State University

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(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
15jan9:00 am11:00 amAg Instrumentation Two-Part Workshop Agenda Day 19:00 am - 11:00 am PST
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Cultivating Success Ag Instrumentation Two-Part Workshop Agenda DAY 1: Friday, January 15, 2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST Sustainable Small Acreage Farming & Ranching is brought to you by: 9:00 AM PST Welcome and
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Cultivating Success
Ag Instrumentation Two-Part Workshop Agenda
DAY 1: Friday, January 15, 2021
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
Sustainable Small Acreage Farming & Ranching is brought to you by:
9:00 AM PST Welcome and introductions Live Webinar Colette DePhelps, Carmen Willmore
9:10 AM PST Presentation l: Soil Probes & Soil Testing Zoom: Bonners Ferry Kate Painter
9:30 AM PST Questions & Answers on Soil Probes
9:40 AM PST BREAK Local Site Site Facilitator
9:45 AM PST Using Soil pH Meters Zoom: Boise Ariel Agenbroad
10:05 AM PST Questions & Answers on pH Meters Zoom: Boise Ariel Agenbroad
10:15 AM PST BREAK Local Site Site Facilitator
10:20 AM PST Using Hay Testing Probes Zoom: Jerome Carmen Willmore 10:40 AM PST Questions & Answers on Hay Testing Probes
10:50 AM PST Evaluation Zoom: Jerome Carmen Willmore
11:00 AM PST Adjourn

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(Friday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
19jan5:30 pm6:30 pmIdaho's Intriguing Orchids5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Plant enthusiasts are warmly invited to a virtual talk by Dr. Lynn Kinter, botanist with IDFG, on Idaho's orchids this Tuesday, January 19th at 6:30 pm for the Wood River
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Plant enthusiasts are warmly invited to a virtual talk by Dr. Lynn Kinter, botanist with IDFG, on Idaho’s orchids this Tuesday, January 19th at 6:30 pm for the Wood River Chapter.
Idaho is home to 28 native orchids, which occur in an amazing array of colors, shapes, and sizes. Some attract insect pollinators in unusual ways. A few lack chlorophyll and parasitize other plants. All are uniquely beautiful. This presentation will cover Idaho orchids and their habitats, as well as distinctive traits of the Orchid Family.
Register here
Presenter’s bio
Dr. Lynn Kinter has been the Lead Botanist at Idaho Department of Fish and Game since 2007. She has >30 years of experience in plant research and resource management, including work with the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and Wyoming Game and Fish Department. She has also taught Botany and Biology at Boise State University. She has BS, MS, and PhD degrees from University of Idaho, University of Wyoming, and Washington State University, respectively. She is a long-time member of INPS.

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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
20jan7:00 am8:00 amPalouse Conservation District: Soil Health Sit Down7:00 am - 8:00 am PST
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Join Palouse Conservation District for the Soil Health Sit Down, a monthly conversation with producers, industry professionals, and researchers about soil health. This producer-driven event is to encourage dialogue surrounding
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Join Palouse Conservation District for the Soil Health Sit Down, a monthly conversation with producers, industry professionals, and researchers about soil health. This producer-driven event is to encourage dialogue surrounding cover crops, companion crops, and alternative cropping systems on the Palouse. Raffle items will be given away to those in attendance.
For more information and to register go to
Palouse Soil Health Sit down
Thank you to Washington Department of Ecology, Green Cover Seed, The Shepherd’s Grain, Plants of the Wild, Roots of Resilience, and Community Colleges of Spokane for their support.
This monthly series will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7am on December 16th, January 20th, and February 17th.

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(Wednesday) 7:00 am - 8:00 am
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2020 Heritage Orchard Conference zoom event. Community Led Efforts to Conserve Orchard and Fruit of the West Panel Discussion: Jude Schuenemeyer of Montezuma Orchard Project Moderator: Katrina Mendrey of Montana State University This is
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2020 Heritage Orchard Conference zoom event.
Community Led Efforts to Conserve Orchard and Fruit of the West
Panel Discussion: Jude Schuenemeyer of Montezuma Orchard Project
Moderator: Katrina Mendrey of Montana State University
This is a free monthly webinar from the University of Idaho. Register through the UI link to access the seminars or to view previous webinars in the series here.

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(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am
21jan11:00 am12:00 pmSoil Health in Organic High tunnels11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
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11 am - 12:00 noon PST Advance registration not required Session Details: Jan 27, 2021 2:00 pm US/Eastern Duration: 01:00 (hh:mm) *** Please join the session 30 minutes prior to the start
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11 am – 12:00 noon PST
Advance registration not required
Session Details: Jan 27, 2021 2:00 pm US/Eastern Duration: 01:00 (hh:mm)
*** Please join the session 30 minutes prior to the start of the webinar. ***
What will you learn?
Join this webinar as we discuss the soil health impacts of organic high tunnel management and opportunities to improve soil quality. This final in a three-part series focused on organic management of high tunnels will discuss soil health. Speakers will describe the state of soils in high tunnels and some issues of concern. Participants will learn about soil health measures, the effects of soil disturbance and interactions between nutrient management and cover crops.
Learn more about how to join here.
Presenter(s):
Dr. Julie Grossman, Associate Professor, Soil Agroecology and Organic Food Systems & Organic Programs Coordinator, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Dr. Krista L. Jacobsen, Associate Professor of Sustainable Agriculture, Department of Horticulture, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Dr. Cary Rivard, Director, K-State Research & Extension, Horticulture & Forestry & Extension Vegetable & Fruit Crop Specialist, Manhattan, KS
Session Details: Jan 27, 2021 2:00 pm US/Eastern Duration: 01:00 (hh:mm)
*** Please join the session 30 minutes prior to the start of the webinar. ***
All live webinars are recorded. Within a week of the live event, a View button provides access to the on-demand replay. CEUs are available for on-demand webinars.
Who should participate?
Land Owner, Conservationists, Agronomists, Land Managers, Technical Service Providers
Education Credits Units:
Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) – 1 hour CCA – S Credit [status: Approved]
Certificate of Participation – 0 hour NA Credit [status: Approved]
Prepare your computer to view Adobe Connect on-demand webinars: This webinar is an Adobe Connect recording and may require additional setup on your computer or device to view. Visit our FAQ about setting up your device to view Adobe Connect on-demand webinars for more information.

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(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
22jan9:00 am11:00 amAg Instrumentation Two-Part Workshop Agenda Day 29:00 am - 11:00 am PST
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Cultivating Success Ag Instrumentation Two-Part Workshop Agenda DAY 2: Friday, January 22, 2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST Sustainable Small Acreage Farming & Ranching is brought to you by: 9:00 AM PST Welcome
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Cultivating Success
Ag Instrumentation Two-Part Workshop Agenda
DAY 2: Friday, January 22, 2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
Sustainable Small Acreage Farming & Ranching is brought to you by:
9:00 AM PST Welcome and introductions Live Webinar Colette DePhelps, Kate Painter
9:10 AM PST Presentation l: PAR Meters Zoom: Sandpoint Jen Jensen
9:30 AM PST Questions & Answers on PAR Meters
9:40 AM PST BREAK Local Site Site Facilitator
9:45 AM PST Using Tensiometers Zoom: Nez Perce Ken Hart
10:05 AM PST Questions & Answers on Tensiometers Zoom: Nez Perce Ken Hart
10:15 AM PST BREAK Local Site Site Facilitator
10:20 AM PST Using Smart Flow Meters Zoom: Moscow Iris Mayes 10:40 AM PST Questions & Answers on Smart Flow Meters
10:50 AM PST Evaluation Live Webinar Kate Painter & Carmen Willmore
11:00 AM PST Adjourn

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(Friday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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PRODUCE SAFETY ALLIANCE REMOTE GROWER TRAINING Dates: Dates are filling up so sign up early! Nov 30 & Dec 1 (dates are full) Dec 14 & 15 (dates are full) Jan 26 & 27 Feb
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PRODUCE SAFETY ALLIANCE REMOTE GROWER TRAINING
Dates: Dates are filling up so sign up early!
Nov 30 & Dec 1 (dates are full)
Dec 14 & 15 (dates are full)
Jan 26 & 27
Feb 8 & 9
Feb 22 & 23
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST both days using Zoom
$25 fee per person covers shipping and handling of course materials. All other course fees were covered through funding from the WSDA Produce Safety Program
Sign up WSU Produce Safety.
Remote PSA Grower Training
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this training is being offered temporarily via remote delivery. In order to participate, individuals must have video and audio capability, and will be required to have both operating during the entire training. Companies registering multiple participants, please be aware that each participant must be at their own desktop or laptop
It is a Produce Safety Alliance requirement that participants are monitored in order to verify participants’ attendance and engagement. Participants will only be eligible for the PSA/AFDO Certificate of Course Completion if they are present for all modules of the course. The training will take place via Zoom, which does not require special software. Please make sure that your system meets the requirements for Zoom meetings. All participants will need to have access to a laptop or desktop with the following:
- An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
- Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
- A webcam or HD webcam – built-in or USB plug-in
- For security purposes, you must have a Zoom account. Please create a login.
- This virtual meeting experience will be more enjoyable on a laptop or desktop. It is more challenging on a mobile phone.
*** IMPORTANT NOTES FOR REGISTRATION ***
Produce Safety Rule Grower Training Manual v1.2 will be mailed to registrants prior to the training – please be sure that the shipping address you provide at the time of registration is current (especially if working from home or remotely) and capable of receiving packages. No PO Boxes, only street addresses.
Please use an email address that the participant can be reached at, as evaluations and a Zoom link for the training will be sent in a confirmation email prior to the training date. Manuals will be shipped to all paid participants. Registration will close 5 business days before the start date of the meeting allowing for enough time for shipping the manual.
The PSA Grower Training Curriculum was created through a four-year nationwide development process. In 2011, after hosting an international gathering to review current educational resources, the PSA launched ten, open Working Committees (WCs), composed of one hundred seventy-eight unique members from academia, agriculture, industry, and regulatory agencies. The WCs identified key areas and learning objectives to be addressed in the grower curriculum. Additionally, grower preferences regarding produce safety training programs were collected by hosting eight in-person farmer focus groups nationwide, collecting feedback from eighty-nine produce growers. In 2015 and 2016, the PSA also engaged with the FDA Division of Produce Safety staff to align the curriculum content with the final FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements and incorporate the regulatory language throughout the curriculum modules and teaching notes. The seven module PSA Grower Training Course was designed to be usually delivered in one day. Due to COVID-19, training is now divided into two four hour days.
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 requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’
What to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course The trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules:
- Introduction to Produce Safety
- Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
- Soil Amendments
- Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
- Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)
- Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
- 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.

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26 (Tuesday) 1:00 pm - 27 (Wednesday) 5:00 pm
28jan(jan 28)8:30 am29(jan 29)1:00 pmIdaho Produce Safety Alliance8:30 am - 1:00 pm (29) PST
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Idaho Produce Safety Alliance Two-Day Remote Training Course Due to COVID-19 restrictions on in-person learning, 2020-2021 PSA courses offered through UI Extension will be taught in a remote, online format over
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Idaho Produce Safety Alliance
Two-Day Remote Training Course
Due to COVID-19 restrictions on in-person learning, 2020-2021 PSA courses offered through UI Extension will be taught in a remote, online format over a two-day period.
The following courses listed below are FREE for Idaho growers.
Two-Day Course Dates – Via Zoom
November 12 – November 13, 2020
January 12 – January 13, 2021
January 28 – January 29, 2021
February 16 – February 17, 2021
March 9 – March 10, 2021
All courses will be 9:30 am MST – 2:00 pm MST (this is 8:30 am – 1:00 pm PST)
(approximately four hours of content per day)
Register for a course at University of Idaho Extension.
Course requirements include reliable internet connection, a web camera, and a computer. Participation will be monitored through Zoom for the entire duration of the course via webcam. If you are not able to access these requirements and need further accommodation, please contact Lu Hauger at the contact information detailed below.
Who Should Attend?
Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR), 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 requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’
If you are unsure if this class is required for your operation, UI has developed a Decision Tool resource – an anonymous self-guided online questionnaire – which can help determine your coverage under the PSR. It can be accessed at http://bit.ly/psrdecisiontool. The course is open to anyone, regardless of coverage.
Have You Had Personnel Changes in the Last Year?
Remember: If the person who completed this training in the past is no longer working for your operation, you must have their replacement trained by completing the course again.
Virtual Learning Details
The virtual courses offered in 2020-21 are free of charge for Idaho growers. If you are out of state, contact Lu Hauger for pricing and registration details. Course materials and certificates are included with registration and will be sent via mail prior to the course. The cost associated with manuals and certificates is sponsored in full by a grant from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
To receive an AFDO certificate, participants must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course. Participation will be monitored by trainers over Zoom for the duration of the course. After attending the entire course, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course
What We Will Cover
The trainers will spend approximately eight hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules:
- Introduction to Produce Safety
- Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
- Soil Amendments
- Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
- Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Post-harvest Water)
- Post-harvest Handling and Sanitation
- 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.
Lu Hauger
Associate Educator, Commercial Produce Safety
University of Idaho Extension, Boise
(208) 364-4579
322 E Front St, Suite 120, Boise, ID 83702
University of Idaho Extension Produce Safety Website

Time
28 (Thursday) 8:30 am - 29 (Friday) 1:00 pm
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