Produce Safety Program

Registration is now open for our next two Produce Safety Grower Training Courses

*REMOTE* Montana Produce Safety Grower Training
March 11  & 12, 2025 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, both days
This is a remote training, via Zoom

Grower Training 

Mission Statement of the Montana Produce Safety Program

To build a collaborative infrastructure to support Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Produce Safety Rule (PSR) compliant training, education, outreach, technical assistance, and enforcement as it relates to Montana’s produce industry.

Food Safety Modernization Act

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA, often pronounced "fizz-ma") was signed into law on January 4, 2011.  FSMA authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take a preventive approach to food safety.

The Produce Safety Rule was finalized in 2015 and is one of several rules included within FSMA. The Produce Safety Rule sets food safety standards for farms in an effort to minimize the risks of microbiological contamination that may occur during the growing, harvesting, packing and holding of fresh produce. For more information, attend one of our PSA Grower Training courses.

Use the button below to complete the Farm Status Determination form.

Completing this form will help you determine what your Produce Safety Rule status is and will allow you to apply for an exemption, if eligible. Farms must verify their Produce Safety Rule status annually to qualify for an exemption or qualified exemption.

Farm Status Determination