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Please share - Many small and medium scale growers of fresh produce feel that post-harvest handling and hygiene is a significant challenge, especially in light of the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule requirements. This press release offers growers information about an educational opportunity on this subject. Press Release November 21st 2019 Jackson, MI If you are like many other small and medium scale growers, the food safety challenges related to post-harvest handling and hygiene are significant; especially in light of the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule requirements. To support local growers with these challenges, On-Farm Food Safety experts from Michigan State University Extension, local Michigan Conservation Districts, and The University of Vermont are hosting a post-harvest handling and hygiene workshop for small and medium sized growers of fresh produce. This FREE, half day, event will feature hands-on demonstrations and practical, affordable solutions related to cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces, hygienic design, safety and personnel protection, and methods for developing standard operating procedures for various challenging tasks. Growers who are interested can pre-register here<https://events.anr.msu.edu/2019PostHarvestHandlingHygiene> to attend a workshop in either Grand Rapids or Flint. Program dates and locations are: Grand Rapids, MI December 5th 2019 9am—12N Kent County Extension 775 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 OR Flint, MI December 6th 2019 9am—12N Genesee County Extension 605 N Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502 This event is free and open to the public. Pre-Registration is required via the following link. https://events.anr.msu.edu/2019PostHarvestHandlingHygiene/. Got questions? Contact Heather Borden, the MSU Extension Produce Safety Logistics Coordinator at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.