FSMA Food Safety Training and Workshop

October 1 - October 2, 2019


Brooklyn FSMA Produce Safety Training
October 1 (Tuesday), 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY, along with The National Young Farmers Coalition and the National Farmers Union, will be offering a two-day food safety course. Growers can sign up for both days or just choose one. Tuesday will be a PSA Grower Training to help familiarize young and sustainable farmers with the Food Safety Modernization Act's (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. COST: $30/person.
>>Register online for the Brooklyn FSMA Produce Safety Training


Brooklyn Food Safety Plan Writing Class
October 2 (Wednesday), 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

This training will help you start writing a farm food safety plan, which is required for a GAPs audit. We'll also help you answer common questions (like "What types of gloves fit under my glove use policy?" or "What is a scientifically validated process for making compost?"), talk about best practices, and share common pitfalls that other growers have faced. COST: $10/person
>>Register online for the Brooklyn Food Safety Plan Writing Class

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.