The training will cover best practices of using and making BSAAOs, such as compost, within the context of the Food Safety Modernization Act's Produce Safety Rule (PSR). This rule was passed to protect the public's health by requiring farmers to understand practices for growing, harvesting, holding, and packing fresh produce that prevents food safety issues. Learn more about BSAAOs and the PSR from perspectives within industry, cooperative extension, and regulatory agencies.
An overview on the PSR and draft guidance to understand the current regulatory framework and requirements, the basics of how to compost, benefits
of using BSAAOs for the soil and the farm, and much more will be discussed over this three-day workshop.
The intent is to help growers understand risks and benefits of using BSAAOs, how to comply with the current requirements, provide an update on the status of BSAAO Risk Assessment, provide information on associated research, and discuss the possible future of the PSR Subpart F provisions for the use of untreated BSAAOs on covered farms.
