FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food

November 7 - November 9, 2017


Cooperative Feed Dealers in partnership with Cornell University and Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance will be hosting FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Training.

The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Animal Food regulation (also referred to as FSMA Preventive Controls for Animal Food regulation) is intended to ensure safe manufacturing, processing, packing and holding of food products for animal consumption in the United States.

This course, developed by FSPCA, is the standardized curriculum recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a preventive controls qualified individual.

The course will be instructed by Barbara Simeon of Cooperative Feed Dealers and MacKenzie Waro of CCE Harvest New York. 

A detailed description of the course and fees can be found here.

Whole Farm Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Planning (CAMP) Series

January 13 - February 12, 2026
Jan 13, Jan 29: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Feb 12: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Kingston, NY

Join CCE Ulster and CCE Harvest New York for a three-part workshop series focused on building climate resilience on your farm. We will cover climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, learn how to access relevant historical climate data, and begin a climate adaptation plan for your farm!

January 13 (Tues): 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
January 29 (Thurs): 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
February 12 (Thurs): 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Pruning & Fruit Tree Health 101 (Flushing, NY)

January 25, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Flushing, NY

Join us at Ridgewood Community Garden for a free, hands-on workshop with CCE Harvest NY Urban Garden Specialist Karen Guzman. Participants will learn about basic tree maintenance and pruning techniques. Proper winter care helps trees conserve energy, prevent damage from cold weather, and prepare for growth in the spring.