Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training - Guide to Setting Up Courses

Sep 2, 2026

This guide prepares hosts to set up a PSA Grower Training Course by outlining responsibilities, planning requirements, and delivery setup for in-person, remote, and hybrid formats. It defines how lead trainers ensure PSA policies are followed, how training logistics should be chosen based on grower availability and venue capacity, and what facilities or technology are needed. It also covers training costs, materials, registration considerations, trainer qualifications, agenda timing, and key advance communications for participants.

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Plan Your Training Logistics

Training Date(s)

Training Venue for In-Person Courses

Training Platform for Remote and Hybrid Courses

Training Cost

Trainer(s)

Length of Training and Agenda

Produce Safety Alliance Grower TrainingGuide to Setting Up Courses The PSA Lead Trainer(s) listed on the course registration will be accountable for ensuring all PSA policies are followed and the steps outlined below are completed. PSA reserves the right to suspend or revoke PSA Lead Trainer status if the following policies and protocols are not followed. This document has been developed as a resource as you prepare to host a PSA Grower Training Course. Simplified versions of this document exist to function as simple checklists. Please refer to the ‘ HYPERLINK "https://resources.producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/documents/PSA-In-Person-GT-Checklist" Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Checklist: In-Person Delivery Courses’ or ‘ HYPERLINK "https://resources.producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/documents/PSA-Remote-GT-Checklist" Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Checklist: Remote Delivery Courses’. Plan Your Training Logistics Training Date(s) When choosing the training date, consider the seasonality and availability of produce growers in your region. Also consider major grower meetings or events that may conflict with scheduling, or that provide opportunities to provide training in a common location. It is also important to make sure co-trainers are available for the selected training dates. Training Venue for In-Person Courses When choosing a venue, be sure that the room is large enough to comfortably accommodate the number of participants. Suggested maximum class size is 50 participants, plus PSA Trainers and PSA Lead Trainers. Restrooms: Make sure the training venue has accessible restrooms complete with toilet and handwashing sinks. Some on-farm and rural locations may not have this available, so it is good to ask ahead. Accessible electrical outlets, sound system, a projection screen, functioning projector, and the appropriate HDMI/VGA cords to connect a laptop are needed for most trainings. The meeting space may not include sound, computer, projector, and screen. Be sure to ask, plan for any additional expenses associated with renting the equipment or be ready to bring this equipment if needed. A classroom style set up (chairs at tables) is preferred to allow participants to use their resource books and take notes. Round tables are not recommended as some of the participants may not be able to see the screen or have access to the table top during presentations. Training Platform for Remote and Hybrid Courses Choose a platform to use (Zoom, Webinar, Teams, etc.) Ensure attendees have access to reliable internet and functional computer, tablet, phone or other audio and video supporting devices. For more information see: HYPERLINK "https://cals.cornell.edu/produce-safety-alliance/training/grower-training-course/remote-delivery" \l "tech" Technology requirements for an optimal experience Training Cost PSA Grower Training Manuals ($60/each in English or Spanish, plus shipping) AFDO/PSA Certificates of Course Completion ($35/each for participants from high income countries; $15/each for participants from low, lower-middle, or upper-middle income countries) NOTE: PSA Lead Trainers are responsible for checking HYPERLINK "https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519-world-bank-country-and-lending-groups" the World Bank for a country’s income designation to determine certificate costs. This cost determination should be based on the participant’s country of residence, not where the courses are hosted. AFDO would prefer one check be written or a credit card to pay for all certificates. If other arrangements are needed, this must be discussed with AFDO prior to the training. Registrations fees need to cover the training manuals, as well as any additional expenses For In-Person Courses: Supplies for participants such as pens and highlighters Printing of agendas, evaluations, sign-in sheets, signs, and any additional resources Room or venue rental Meals and refreshments including snacks, coffee

FAQs

Who is accountable for ensuring PSA policies are followed during the Grower Training Course?

The PSA Lead Trainer(s) listed on the course registration are accountable for ensuring all PSA policies are followed and the steps in the guide are completed. PSA may suspend or revoke Lead Trainer status if required policies and protocols are not followed.

What venue and classroom setup details are recommended for in-person courses?

Select a room large enough for comfortable participation, with a suggested maximum class size of 50 participants plus PSA Trainers and PSA Lead Trainers. Use an accessible venue with restrooms, adequate electrical outlets and audio/visual equipment, and prefer classroom-style seating (chairs at tables) rather than round tables.

How are training costs for course completion certificates determined?

Certificate costs depend on the participant’s World Bank income designation, checked by PSA Lead Trainers. Costs are based on the participant’s country of residence, not where the course is hosted, and PSA prefers consolidating payment for certificates (e.g., one check or credit card) unless prior arrangements are made with AFDO.

Sep 2, 2026

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