Sprout Safety Alliance - Sprout Grower Training
Sprout Safety Alliance - Sprout Grower Training

Sprout Safety Alliance - Sprout Grower Training

Complete an FDA recognized Sprout Safety Training in Just Three Days and earn your Sprout Safety Alliance Certificate.

May 12 - 14, 2026



Join the Virtual Sprout Grower Training Course on May 12–14, 2026 (11:00 AM–4:00 PM EST) to learn sprout-specific food safety practices and how to comply with the FDA Produce Safety Rule. This live, instructor-led course is based on the third edition of the Sprout Safety Alliance (SSA) training curriculum. It is designed for sprout growers, regulators, and anyone interested in sprout safety to help you understand and implement the Produce Safety Rule, specifically the requirements applicable to sprout operations. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, complete learning assessments, and receive an official SSA Sprout Grower Training Certificate upon successful completion.

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AGENDA

May 12–14, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST

Times are subject to change

Tuesday, May 12

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Welcome and Introduction
Module 1 - Introduction to the SSA Course
Module 2 - Regulation Overview
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM Break
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM Module 3 - Sprout Safety Hazards
Module 4 - Sprout Production Environment & Group Activity 1
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Module 4 - Sprout Production Environment (Continued)
Module 5 - Employee Health, Hygiene, and Training

Wednesday, May 13

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM Module 6 - Cleaning and Sanitizing & Group Activity 2
Module 7 - Environmental Monitoring & Group Activity 3
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM Break
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Module 6 - Cleaning and Sanitizing (Continued)
Module 7 - Environmental Monitoring (Continued)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Module 8 - Seed Purchasing, Receiving, and Storage
Module 9 - Seed Treatment & Group Activity 4

Thursday, May 14

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Module 9 - Seed Treatment (Continued)
Module 10 - Sampling and Testing of SSIW
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM Break
1:15 PM – 3:00 PM Module 11 - Additional Control Programs
Module 12 - Recordkeeping & Wrap Up

Preparing for the course

Before the class:

SSA will provide a PDF version of the course Manual (3rd edition) to registered course participants before the training. You must download the course materials before the course.

Who may attend this course?

Sprout growers, federal and state regulators, and individuals who are interested in sprout safety.

THE INSTRUCTORS

Jason Wan
Sprout Safety Alliance (SSA)

Courtney Mickiewicz
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Annemarie Buchholz
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Trevor Suslow
Professor Emeritus, University of California, Davis

TJ Fu
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)