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Complying with the FSMA Pre-harvest Water Rule Short Course (with Certificate)

This self-paced short course takes about 1 hour to complete and can be taken at any time within two weeks of registration. This online course is specifically designed to help you understand the new FSMA Pre-harvest Water Rule Requirements - including how to conduct an Agricultural Water Assessment. 

Course Cost: $10.00  |  Location: Online
Registration can be canceled at any time without refund.

The course covers the following key concepts:

  • Understanding what has changed with the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule specifically related to the Pre-Harvest Water Rule regulatory requirements
  • Understanding how the new Pre-harvest Water Rule impacts your production and record keeping practices
  • Understanding Agricultural Water Assessments (AWA's)
    • What they are
    • Who needs to do them
    • How to conduct an AWA
  • Understanding how to limit your farms exposure to the new FSMA Pre-harvest Water Safetyr Rule Requirements

Upon completion of the course assignments, participants will earn a printable certificate of course completion.  

Accommodations

Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.  

Contact Information

For information, contact Heather at bordenhe@msu.edu.