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The Western Food Safety Conference

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      • Afreen Malik
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      • Dr. Takashi Nakamura
      • Sonia Salas
      • Tom Sidebottom
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Schedule

WESTERN FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCE 2022

Creating a Sustainable Food Safety Culture

May 4th and May 5th, 2022

Hybrid Event


Hartnell College, Performing Arts Center, 

Mainstage Theater, Building K 

Welcome

The Western Food Safety Conference brings together all levels of the agricultural workforce and support services to California’s Central Coast for two days of intensive training on the most current Food Safety issues and concerns for fresh fruits and vegetables.

AGENDA – MAY 4, 2022 (DAY 1)

NOTE: SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

8:00 - 9:00

Check-In, Continental Breakfast, and  Sponsors’ Tables Open

8:00 - 9:00

Check-In, Continental Breakfast, and  Sponsors’ Tables Open

EMCEE

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EMCEE

Jess Hogg, Chair and AgAmbassador, Introduction  

9:00

WELCOME                 

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9:00

WELCOME                 

OVERVIEW FOR THE DAY


Speaker:

Steven L. Crow, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent/President

9:10 - 10:00

Keynote Speaker

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9:10 - 10:00

Keynote Speaker

Bruce Taylor, Taylor Farms, Chairman and CEO

10:00 - 10:50

PRESENTATION 1 - HOW DO WE BUILD A FOOD SAFETY CULTURE FROM LESSONS LEARNED FROM PAST EXPERIENCE?

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10:00 - 10:50

PRESENTATION 1 - HOW DO WE BUILD A FOOD SAFETY CULTURE FROM LESSONS LEARNED FROM PAST EXPERIENCE?

Sonia Salas, Assistant VP of Food Safety, Science & Technology, Western Growers Association, will discuss with industry thought leaders thei...

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11:05 - 11:55

PRESENTATION 2 - LOOKING TO THE FUTURE:

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11:05 - 11:55

PRESENTATION 2 - LOOKING TO THE FUTURE:

RISK-BASED THINKING TO ASSESS AGRICULTURAL WATER UNDER THE PROPOSED FDA AG WATER RULE


Speakers:

Dr. Channah Rock, University of Arizona


Present...

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11:55 - 12:55

LUNCH, NETWORKING & SPONSORS’ TABLES

11:55 - 12:55

LUNCH, NETWORKING & SPONSORS’ TABLES

12:55 - 1:45

PRESENTATION 3 – BRINGING THE DIGITAL FARMER TO LIFE

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12:55 - 1:45

PRESENTATION 3 – BRINGING THE DIGITAL FARMER TO LIFE

The knowledge required to support new practices must change to future-proof the ag workforce. How are education and training changing to acc...

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Committee Member 

1:45 - 2:25

BREAK & SPONSORS’ TABLES

1:45 - 2:25

BREAK & SPONSORS’ TABLES

2:25 - 3:15

PRESENTATION 4- Identifying and Capitalizing on the Intersection of Food Safety and Quality

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2:25 - 3:15

PRESENTATION 4- Identifying and Capitalizing on the Intersection of Food Safety and Quality

Overview: In the produce industry, it would be hard to argue that there are two more important topics to food producers and to customers tha...

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3:15 - 4:05

PRESENTATION 5- DRIVING FOOD SAFETY CULTURE THROUGH DATA

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3:15 - 4:05

PRESENTATION 5- DRIVING FOOD SAFETY CULTURE THROUGH DATA

Moderator: Bob Whitaker, Whitaker Consulting, LLC


Panelists: 

Felice Arboisiere, Dole Fresh Vegetables

Jeanine Frierson, Fresh Del Monte 

Richar...

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4:05-4:55

PRESENTATION 6 - CENTER FOR PRODUCE SAFETY RESEARCH AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO TODAY’S OPERATIONS.

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4:05-4:55

PRESENTATION 6 - CENTER FOR PRODUCE SAFETY RESEARCH AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO TODAY’S OPERATIONS.

Moderator: Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli, Center for Produce Safety 


Panelists:

Susanne Klose, Church Brothers

Rusbelina Silva, 4Earth Farms 

4:55-5:05

EMCEE: CLOSING COMMENTS FOR DAY ONE

4:55-5:05

EMCEE: CLOSING COMMENTS FOR DAY ONE

AGENDA – MAY 5, 2022 (DAY 2)

NOTE: SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

8:00 - 9:00

Check-In, Continental Breakfast, and Sponsors’ Tables Open

8:00 - 9:00

Check-In, Continental Breakfast, and Sponsors’ Tables Open

EMCEE

Event Details

EMCEE

Jess Hogg, Chair and AgAmbassador, Introduction

9:00

WELCOME

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9:00

WELCOME

OVERVIEW FOR THE DAY


Steven L. Crow, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent/President

9:10 - 10:00

Compost - Balancing Healthy Soils program into your food safety program

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9:10 - 10:00

Compost - Balancing Healthy Soils program into your food safety program

Keynote Speaker:

David T. Ingram, Ph.D.

Consumer Safety Officer, Fresh Produce Branch

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

Office of Foo...

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10:00 - 10:50

PRESENTATION 1: CYCLOSPORIASIS OUTBREAKS AND THE CHALLENGES FACING THE FRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY

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10:00 - 10:50

PRESENTATION 1: CYCLOSPORIASIS OUTBREAKS AND THE CHALLENGES FACING THE FRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY

Moderator: Tim Jackson, Ph.D., Jackson Group

 

Panelists: 

John Gurrisi, Fresh Express

Drew McDonald, Taylor Farms

Dr. Takashi Nakamura, Fresh De...

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10:50 - 11:05

BREAK

10:50 - 11:05

BREAK

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Committee Member 

11:05 - 11:55

PRESENTATION 2 - GOOD AGRICULTURAL NEIGHBORS INITIATIVE

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11:05 - 11:55

PRESENTATION 2 - GOOD AGRICULTURAL NEIGHBORS INITIATIVE

CDFA will provide insight to the collaboration initiative and results from research & studies into pathogen transmission & risks.  


Speaker: ...

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11:55 - 12:55

LUNCH, NETWORKING & SPONSORS’ TABLEs

11:55 - 12:55

LUNCH, NETWORKING & SPONSORS’ TABLEs

12:55 - 1:45

PRESENTATION 3 – ON FARM WATER QUALITY & AG ORDER 4.0- WHAT REALLY MATTERS?

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12:55 - 1:45

PRESENTATION 3 – ON FARM WATER QUALITY & AG ORDER 4.0- WHAT REALLY MATTERS?

Overview of cooperative program and farmers’ insight to navigating the challenges of Ag Order 4.0


Moderator: Sarah Lopez, Executive Dir...

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Committee Member 

1:45 - 2:10

BREAK & SPONSORS’ TABLES

1:45 - 2:10

BREAK & SPONSORS’ TABLES

2:10 - 3:00

PRESENTATION 4 - GETTING CANDID: FRAMING THE CONVERSATION ABOUT DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

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2:10 - 3:00

PRESENTATION 4 - GETTING CANDID: FRAMING THE CONVERSATION ABOUT DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

Walt Duflock sits down with Tom Sidebottom, research scientist & consultant,  to discuss his perspective on the produce industry tackling fo...

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3:00 - 3:50

PRESENTATION 5 - SUSTAINABILITY AGRICULTURE FOR SPECIALITY CROPS, SO WHAT?

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3:00 - 3:50

PRESENTATION 5 - SUSTAINABILITY AGRICULTURE FOR SPECIALITY CROPS, SO WHAT?

Nicole Flewell, Director of Sustainability, will discuss finding balance and measurable metrics for sustainability and economic balance.

 

 Sp...

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3:50 - 4:40

PRESENTATION 6 - COVID AND NAVIGATING THROUGH IT.

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3:50 - 4:40

PRESENTATION 6 - COVID AND NAVIGATING THROUGH IT.

Two years post-pandemic, lessons learned.


Speaker:

Chris Valadez, Grower Shipper Association of Central California  

4:40 - 4:55

EMCEE: CLOSING COMMENTS FOR DAY TWO

4:40 - 4:55

EMCEE: CLOSING COMMENTS FOR DAY TWO

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