WRCEFS Food Safety

The Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety is 1 of 4 US regional centers created to coordinate food safety training programs resulting from FSMA.

[WRCEFS Food Safety @wrcefs]

Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing farmers with accessible, ASL-taught food safety training at no cost! Registration is open now! 🍓🥦🍊

[WRCEFS Food Safety @wrcefs]

Hope to see you all there! Register with the QR code below. 🍎🍳🧀

[WRCEFS Food Safety @wrcefs]

Join our upcoming PCQI Training – Version 2.0
Join us October 10–12 at OSU’s Food Innovation Center for the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) Version 2.0 Training.
📍 Portland, OR | 🗓 March 10 -12, 2026
Register Here: https://t.co/k86LVhQizT

[WRCEFS Food Safety @wrcefs]

Meet Sharon Wages, CTAHR Extension Agent dedicated to farm food safety and sustainable agriculture in Hawai‘i. Learn how she helps local growers comply with FSMA and adopt Good Agricultural Practices. #FoodSafety #CTAHR #HawaiiFarms

[WRCEFS Food Safety @wrcefs]

Claire’s research dives into how food borne pathogens survive and move through production and postharvest environments. By integrating research with extension, Claire’s program shows growers and packers how to meet changing food safety standards with confidence!
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[WRCEFS Food Safety @wrcefs]

How long does it take for microbes to die off on apples after water application? WSU research led by Dr. Claire Murphy shows significant reduction in 10–18 hours, helping growers meet FDA Produce Safety Rules. Read more: https://t.co/ni9N2Ova2n
#FoodSafety #ProduceSafety

[WRCEFS Food Safety @wrcefs]

Lendel's research emphasizes practical, theory-driven approaches to program evaluation, quantitative methods, and utilization-focused evaluation. Through workshops and evaluation consultations, he strengthens educators' ability to demonstrate the effectiveness of their programs

[WRCEFS Food Safety @wrcefs]

Welcome Dr. Ragini Reddyvari, our new WRCEFS Coordinator! Dr. Reddyvari will lead efforts in food safety education and outreach across the western region, working with educators, producers, and stakeholders to strengthen food safety practices.🔬🫧📋

[WRCEFS Food Safety @wrcefs]

Join our upcoming PCQI Training! – Version 2.0 on October 14–16 at OSU’s Food Innovation Center for FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) Version 2.0 Training.
DA-recognized curriculum
📌Portland, OR | Oct 14–16, 2025
👉Reserve your spot here: https://t.co/nhY1YqvWWZ.

[AFDO @afdonews]

Texas Tech, Alabama A&M and Iowa State were awarded USDA grants at Minority Serving Institutions and collaborating entities. A series of 1-hour webinars starting May 6 at 3 p.m. ET is designed to strengthen grant-writing effectiveness. Details: https://t.co/IjzvrHUzm1

[WRCEFS Food Safety @wrcefs]

Are you or do you know an urban #agriculture grower? If so, please take and share this survey!

#foodsafety #produce #producesafety

[WSU Produce Safety @WAProduceSafety]

We opened two offerings of Food Microbiology 101 for the Fresh Produce Industry this spring! Registration is limited. Please visit our website for more info and registration: https://t.co/LgJ3mVmVHu

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

CDFA will hold two Tribal listening sessions to receive Tribal input on the state's definition of "regenerative agriculture". Tribal members are invited to attend.
Tribal Listening Session 1 Zoom: https://t.co/DwxCkjg5nG
Tribal Listening Session 2 Zoom: https://t.co/hOKe1zfsqE

[NE Food Safety @necafs]

A new online course on Foundations in Environmental Monitoring has been launched by @ps_sci!

This course will cover the basics of why an EMP is needed, how to select sampling supplies, and how to set up a maintainable program.

To learn more and register: https://t.co/IjqwCF57gJ

[NE Food Safety @necafs]

The Sprout Safety Alliance will be delivering the instructor-led virtual Part 2 of the Sprout Grower Blended Course 12 – 4 PM CDT on 4/17 & 18 (in two 4-hour sessions).

Registration will be closed once sold out, but no later than 4/5

For more: https://t.co/vkDaas7B31.

[NE Food Safety @necafs]

Have you checked out these 11 educational resources for farmers and food producers?

NECAFS and @CAFScenter worked together to research legal questions related to FSMA PSR implementation.

Get your questions answered today at https://t.co/VP9EqlUIne

[LFSC @LocalFoodSafety]

Get the dish on record keeping and traceability on from longtime food safety expert and consultant Dr. Jennifer McEntire, who joins us to talk recordkeeping, the FDA Traceability rule, and how to best incorporate a good traceability system on your farm.

https://t.co/OoUPCZlkB0

[AFDO @afdonews]

FDA grants can help pay to attend the 2024 AFDO Annual Educational Conference, June 9–12, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. State and local food and drug regulatory personnel have until EOB Friday, March 15, to apply. Visit: https://t.co/QibP4Zctei

[NE Food Safety @necafs]

We're using Clearinghouse Mondays to highlight new and noteworthy resources in the Food Safety Resource Clearinghouse. This week: Biosecurity in Aquaculture, Part 1: An Overview

https://t.co/MQO6hOt71F

[WSU Produce Safety @WAProduceSafety]

We have a couple of space left on March 12th and 9 more in March 14th. We hope you can join us! Visit our website https://t.co/H11euwdCWR to register!