North Carolina State University and North Carolina Cooperative Extension are partnering with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems/North Carolina Growing Together Project (CEFS/NCGT) and Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) to deliver workshops across the state with the aim of providing farmers with the tools to reduce food safety risks and meet market requirements.

The Navigating the USDA GAP Audit workshop, will combine classroom and on-farm instruction to provide producers with the tools needed to identify potential food safety concerns, as well as strategies to minimize potential contamination. Available resources, including cost-share assistance and consulting services, will be provided to growers to assist with the implementation of an effective on-farm food safety program.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance to fulfill training requirements for USDA GAP/GHP certification.

More information at: https://www.ncgrowingtogether.org/events/

Portions of the workshop will take place outside. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a water bottle, and appropriate weather gear. The workshop will take place rain or shine.

If you have additional questions regarding the workshop, please contact Trish Tripp, Produce Supply Chain Development Liaison, NC Growing Together at 336-458-6980 or email at trish@artisanfoodsolutions.com. Location Contact: Lauren (lauren@summerfieldfarms.com)

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Registration Fee: $20 (includes lunch)
Register Online: http://bit.ly/GAP-4-11
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 6
Registration Pay Options:

• Credit Cards: CEFS can now accept credit cards for your registration fees.
  Visit https://commerce.cashnet.com/NCSUCEFS and follow the directions.
• Checks: You may also mail a check to: Center for Environmental Farming Systems, Attn. Lisa Forehand, Box 7609 – NCSU, Raleigh, NC 27695. * Please leave memo line blank*.
  Registration Information: Space is limited. In order to secure your space on the tour, your registration fee is required within 10 days of registering.