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Cultivating the Future of Food Safety:
20 Years of Growth and Innovation
MAY 7 and 8, 2025
Sherwood Hall 940 N Main St, Salinas
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 in-depth education on the most current Food Safety issues and concerns for fresh fruits and vegetables.
NOTE: SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
OVERVIEW OF THE DAY
Speaker:
Michael Gutierrez, Superintendent/President, Hartnell College
Tim York, California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
The Evolution of Food Safety: Progress Made,
On-Going Challenges and Innovations Ahea...
Flooding poses significant food safety risks for produce operations. This presentation explores research on its impacts and concludes with a...
Snack sponsor - T&A
Introduction, acknowledge students attending, break sponsors & networking
Join this dynamic panel discussion exploring the past, present, and future of produce safety research. Experts will highlight key advancemen...
Lunch Sponsor - Taylor Farms
Presentation of Barry Eisenberg scholarship.
In an evolving industry, effective sanitation is critical to ensuring food safety while maintaining operational efficiency. This session wil...
Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University Professor, will lead this insightful session on the complexities of investigating produce outbreaks. Div...
This panel discussion brings together industry experts to share practical strategies for implementing FSMA 204 traceability requirements in ...
Food safety management requires careful attention to the environment in which crops are produced. Growers must continuously assess condition...
NOTE: SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
OVERVIEW OF THE DAY
Speaker:
Michael Gutierrez, Superintendent/President, Hartnell College
Tim Jackson, Ph.D., Senior Science Advisor for Food Safety, Office of Microbiological Food Safety, FDA Human Foods Program
Update from FDA’s ...
A clean break in food production goes beyond having a strong environmental monitoring program (EMP). Join George Nikolich as he discusses th...
sponsor - Tanimura & Antle
Its Importance to Health, Farm Viability, and Market Access
Speaker:
Dr. Elizabeth A. Bihn, Cornell University Produce
Rapid microbial testing is revolutionizing food safety by delivering faster, more accurate results to protect consumers and streamline opera...
sponsor - Tanimura & Antle
Interpreting initial test results is a critical step in managing food safety and mitigating potential risks. Dr. Christopher Crowe, from Eur...
Exploring New Research and Proven Strategies to Prevent Enteric Virus Contamination
Controlling enteric viruses such as norovirus and hepat...
This session will explore the agricultural water requirements outlined in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, focusing on what growers can anticip...
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