Local Food Training and Tours

Training Dates

• June 30, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Good Agricultural Practices are essential to running a successful produce farm. This workshop will cover the key levels of produce safety including local health unit policies, GAP certification, and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. Understanding how these systems work together can help reduce foodborne illness risk, strengthen consumer trust, and support long-term growth. 

Join us Tuesday, June 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a FREE produce safety workshop featuring a farm tour and complimentary lunch. 

Attendees Will Learn: 

• Local produce safety policies, inspections, and licensing expectations
• GAP certification requirements and process
• Key components of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
• Required records and how to make a farm food safety plan

The workshop includes a visit to Hilltop Farm, where local grower Ann Olson will share how she implements produce safety practices on her farm in Des Lacs, ND.

Attendees will receive free produce safety resources, including a water testing kit. A complimentary lunch provided by Strengthen ND will be served onsite, followed by a brief tour of Hilltop Farm. 

This workshop is hosted in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Strengthen ND, Hilltop Farm, and the North Dakota Farmers Markets and Growers Association.

Registration Deadline: June 26, 2026 
Limited to 25 attendees

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