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February 28, 2022

The March newsletter has been sent out.

first page of the 2021 Impact Report
February 22, 2022

The 2021 evaluation report and the shorter impact report for the NCR FSMA have both been released.

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January 31, 2022

In the February 2022 newsletter, you'll find information about our upcoming annual conference, virtual meetings to discuss the proposed water rule changes (for educators and growers), and a job opportunity that would let you move to Iowa.  Please register by Feb. 25 for the annual conference.

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December 22, 2021

Read the latest NCR FSMA newsletter.

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November 30, 2021

Read the December NCR FSMA newsletter.

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October 29, 2021

Inside the newsletter, you can read information about upcoming meetings for those who work with niche audiences; an answer from Kristin Esch about cardboard box re-use; and two new success stories.

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October 08, 2021

At a recent inspectors' meeting, the issue of reusing cardboard boxes was discussed.  FDA Produce Safety Expert Kristin Esch wrote this response.

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September 29, 2021

In this newsletter, you'll find information about the October professional development meeting; translation updates; and new resources.

August 31, 2021

The September newsletter has been sent out.

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August 16, 2021

The results of the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training knowledge assessments were released today.

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July 29, 2021

Read the August 2021 newsletter for the NCR FSMA.

July 06, 2021

A reminder of how to connect with rTAN prior to an inspection

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June 29, 2021

Inside this newsletter, you’ll read Joe Hannan’s good-bye note; information about the upcoming meeting with FDA staff (submit your topics of conversation by July 15); and our latest success story about a grower in Missouri.

 

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May 27, 2021

Read the June 2021 NCR FSMA newsletter.

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May 24, 2021

For four years, the NCR FSMA has worked with PSA trainers to conduct a follow-up survey with grower training participants approximately one year after taking the course. 

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April 30, 2021

This month’s newsletter includes two invitations to submit manuscripts, a reminder that mini grants are still available, and a virtual summer internship opportunity for a student. 

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March 31, 2021

Inside this newsletter you’ll find lots of information about the PSR in various languages.  The FDA translated it into Chinese and Portuguese, and the PSA is offering a training and a train-the-trainer in Spanish.  The Western Center needs reviewers to go over documents in your area of expertise, and find ways the NCR FSMA can help fund work in your state (through mini-grants, trainer sharing, and success story honorariums).

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March 01, 2021

This month’s newsletter includes:

links to the recordings of our annual conference THANK YOU to everyone who prepared and presented at the annual conference updates on our mini-grants (there’s still time to send in your application)
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February 26, 2021

Thanks for attending the virtual conference.  Recordings are now available.

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February 12, 2021

The North Central Center for FSMA Training, Extension, and Technical Assistance (NCR FSMA) has made progress on achieving nearly all its objectives.

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January 29, 2021

This month’s newsletter includes a reminder to register for the upcoming annual conference by February 5, information about mini-grants, and lots of virtual conference organized by our partners.

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December 23, 2020

In this newsletter, you’ll find the registration link for the upcoming annual conference, information on getting paid for writing a success story, and the answer to the sunflower seeds question that was discussed at the December listening session.

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December 02, 2020

Inside this newsletter, you’ll find information about our upcoming annual conference, updates from partner organizations, and a note from our new FDA staff, Kristin Esch.

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October 30, 2020

Dates for the upcoming virtual annual conference, opportunities to get involved with our partners’ work, and reminders about meetings focused on state inventories, inspections, and the legal aspects of FSMA.

Food Safety Education Month
September 30, 2020

Inside the October newsletter, you’ll find information about the Knowledge Assessment report, a request for your opinion on software systems, and congratulations to several award winners.

Today is the last day of Food Safety Education Month.  Thanks for all the work you do to educate growers and keep our fruits and vegetables safe!

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