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CDFA Produce Safety Program Releases New PSP Portal Training Resources

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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program (PSP) announces the release of several new PSP Portal training resources including training videos, a written user guide, and an informational flyer. These resources are available on the PSP Portal Information Website. The training videos and written user guide provide step-by-step instructions on how to navigate the PSP Portal and complete key functions including creating new user accounts, verifying farm account information, and accessing CDFA inspection-related documents.

New Training Resources

PSP Portal Training Videos

PSP Portal Written User Guide

PSP Portal Flyer

What is the PSP Portal? The PSP Portal is a cloud-based farm data repository platform that allows California produce farmers and growers to view their own farm information and have on-demand access to their digital produce safety inspection reports related to their own farms. In addition, the PSP Portal provides resources to support on-farm compliance with the requirements of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule and provide a convenient way for California growers to connect with PSP staff. The new technology also allows the Produce Safety Program to focus inspection efforts based on food safety risk factors to help ensure a safe and quality food supply for all consumers of California fresh produce in the state, nationally and beyond.

CDFA Produce Safety Program to Host PSP Portal Training Workshops

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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program (PSP) will host a series of PSP Portal Training Workshops during November and December. Five in-person workshops will be held across the State of California between November 18 – December 17, 2024. A virtual workshop will be held on November 19, 2024.

Workshops will include a presentation that provides an overview of the CDFA Produce Safety Program, PSP Portal, and live training tutorials on how to navigate the website. All in-person workshops will have the first hour reserved for the training presentation and the remaining time dedicated for attendees that wish to receive one-on-one technical support with the PSP Portal. The virtual webinar will have the first hour reserved for the training presentation followed by a Q&A session.

Virtual Workshop | Click here to register!

November 19 | 9am – 11am | via Zoom

In-Person Workshops | Open to the Public

November 18 | 1pm – 4pm | Sacramento County

  • CDFA Auditorium: 1220 N St, Sacramento, CA 95814

November 20 | 9am – 12pm | Tehama County

  • County of Tehama Agricultural Commissioner’s Office: 1834 Walnut St, Red Bluff, CA 96080

December 4 | 9am – 12pm | Monterey County

  • County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner’s Office: 1428 Abbott St, Salinas, CA 93901

December 5 | 9am – 12pm | Tulare County

  • County of Tulare Agricultural Commissioner’s Office: 4437 S Laspina St, Tulare, CA 93274

December 17 | 1pm – 4pm | Imperial County

  • El Centro Library with County of Imperial Agricultural Commissioner’s Office: 1198 N Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

What is the PSP Portal? The PSP Portal is a cloud-based farm data repository platform that allows California produce farmers and growers to view their own farm information and have on-demand access to their digital produce safety inspection reports related to their own farms. In addition, the PSP Portal will provide resources to support on-farm compliance with the requirements of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule and provide a convenient way for California growers to connect with PSP staff. The new technology will also allow the Produce Safety Program to focus inspection efforts based on food safety risk factors to help ensure a safe and quality food supply for all consumers of California fresh produce in the state, nationally and beyond.