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2025 WESTERN FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCE

Cultivating the Future of Food Safety:

20 Years of Growth and Innovation


MAY 7 and 8, 2025

Sherwood Hall 940 N Main St, Salinas

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 in-depth education on the most current Food Safety issues and concerns for fresh fruits and vegetables.

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AGENDA – MAY 7, 2025 (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

COMMITTEE MEMBER EMCEE

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COMMITTEE MEMBER EMCEE

Johnna Hepner

9:00 - 9:10

WELCOME                 

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9:00 - 9:10

WELCOME                 

OVERVIEW OF THE DAY


Speaker:

Michael Gutierrez, Superintendent/President, Hartnell College

9:10 - 9:50

Keynote Speaker

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9:10 - 9:50

Keynote Speaker

Tim York, California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement 


The Evolution of Food Safety: Progress Made,
On-Going Challenges and Innovations Ahea...

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9:50 - 10:30

Food Safety in the Face of Flooding: Research Insights to Enhance Preparedness

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9:50 - 10:30

Food Safety in the Face of Flooding: Research Insights to Enhance Preparedness

Flooding poses significant food safety risks for produce operations. This presentation explores research on its impacts and concludes with a...

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10:30 - 11:05

BREAK AND SNACK

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10:30 - 11:05

BREAK AND SNACK

Snack sponsor - T&A


Introduction, acknowledge students attending, break sponsors & networking

11:05 - 11:45

Research and Advancements in Produce Safety: Shaping the Future

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11:05 - 11:45

Research and Advancements in Produce Safety: Shaping the Future

Join this dynamic panel discussion exploring the past, present, and future of produce safety research. Experts will highlight key advancemen...

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11:45 - 1:00

LUNCH NETWORKING & SPONSORS’ TABLE Scholarship Announcement

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11:45 - 1:00

LUNCH NETWORKING & SPONSORS’ TABLE Scholarship Announcement

Lunch Sponsor - Taylor Farms


Presentation of Barry Eisenberg scholarship.

1:00 - 1:05

After Lunch Welcome

1:00 - 1:05

After Lunch Welcome

1:05 - 1:45

The Clean Revolution: Leading with Best-in-Class Sanitation Practices

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1:05 - 1:45

The Clean Revolution: Leading with Best-in-Class Sanitation Practices

In an evolving industry, effective sanitation is critical to ensuring food safety while maintaining operational efficiency. This session wil...

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1:45 - 2:15

BREAK & SPONSORS’ TABLE

1:45 - 2:15

BREAK & SPONSORS’ TABLE

2:15 - 2:55

Outbreak Investigations - From Farm to Fork: Cracking the code of Produce Outbreaks

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2:15 - 2:55

Outbreak Investigations - From Farm to Fork: Cracking the code of Produce Outbreaks

Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University Professor, will lead this insightful session on the complexities of investigating produce outbreaks. Div...

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2:55 - 3:35

Practical Perspectives: How to Successfully Implement FSMA 204 Traceability for Produce

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2:55 - 3:35

Practical Perspectives: How to Successfully Implement FSMA 204 Traceability for Produce

This panel discussion brings together industry experts to share practical strategies for implementing FSMA 204 traceability requirements in ...

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3:35 - 4:15

Climate Change and Food Safety: Adapting Practices for a Changing Environment

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3:35 - 4:15

Climate Change and Food Safety: Adapting Practices for a Changing Environment

Food safety management requires careful attention to the environment in which crops are produced. Growers must continuously assess condition...

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4:15 - 4:30

EMCEE: CLOSING COMMENTS FOR DAY ONE

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4:15 - 4:30

EMCEE: CLOSING COMMENTS FOR DAY ONE

Committee Member 

AGENDA – MAY 8, 2025 (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

9:00 - 9:10

WELCOME                 

Event Details

9:00 - 9:10

WELCOME                 

OVERVIEW OF THE DAY


Speaker:

Michael Gutierrez, Superintendent/President, Hartnell College

9:10 - 9:50

Keynote Speaker

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9:10 - 9:50

Keynote Speaker

Tim Jackson, Ph.D., Senior Science Advisor for Food Safety, Office of Microbiological Food Safety, FDA Human Foods Program


Update from FDA’s ...

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9:50 - 10:30

"So, You Think You Have a Clean Break?"

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9:50 - 10:30

"So, You Think You Have a Clean Break?"

A clean break in food production goes beyond having a strong environmental monitoring program (EMP). Join George Nikolich as he discusses th...

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10:30 - 11:05

BREAK AND SNACK

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10:30 - 11:05

BREAK AND SNACK

sponsor - Tanimura & Antle

11:05 - 11:45

The Gravitational Pull of Produce Safety:

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11:05 - 11:45

The Gravitational Pull of Produce Safety:

Its Importance to Health, Farm Viability, and Market Access


Speaker:

Dr. Elizabeth A. Bihn, Cornell University Produce

11:45 - 1:00

LUNCH NETWORKING & SPONSORS’ TABLEs

11:45 - 1:00

LUNCH NETWORKING & SPONSORS’ TABLEs

1:00 - 1:05

After Lunch Welcome

1:00 - 1:05

After Lunch Welcome

1:05 - 1:45

Rapid Testing, Real Results: Driving Food Safety Innovation -

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1:05 - 1:45

Rapid Testing, Real Results: Driving Food Safety Innovation -

Rapid microbial testing is revolutionizing food safety by delivering faster, more accurate results to protect consumers and streamline opera...

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1:45 - 2:15

BREAK & SPONSORS’ TABLES

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1:45 - 2:15

BREAK & SPONSORS’ TABLES

sponsor - Tanimura & Antle

2:15 – 2:55

Making Sense of a Presumptive - Interpreting initial test results

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2:15 – 2:55

Making Sense of a Presumptive - Interpreting initial test results

Interpreting initial test results is a critical step in managing food safety and mitigating potential risks. Dr. Christopher Crowe, from Eur...

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2:55 - 3:35

Berry Safe and Virus-Free:

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2:55 - 3:35

Berry Safe and Virus-Free:

Exploring New Research and Proven Strategies to Prevent Enteric Virus Contamination  


Controlling enteric viruses such as norovirus and hepat...

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3:35 - 4:15

Navigating Agricultural Water Inspections in California: What FSMA Compliance Means for You:

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3:35 - 4:15

Navigating Agricultural Water Inspections in California: What FSMA Compliance Means for You:

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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4:15 – 4:30

EMCEE: CLOSING COMMENTS FOR DAY TWO

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4:15 – 4:30

EMCEE: CLOSING COMMENTS FOR DAY TWO

Committee Member 

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