The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Fruit and Vegetable Packinghouses workshop will help packers of fruits and vegetables learn about the HACCP principles and have an opportunity to apply this knowledge with the oversight of instructors who are experts in this field. Through hands-on learning, participants will be able to practice identifying food safety hazards, developing control measures, and determining approaches for documenting and verifying their actions. Course content and examples will be geared towards fresh fruit and vegetable packers.

DATES: August 17-20, 2026
TIME: 1:00pm ET – 5:00pm ET, Daily
LOCATION: Zoom (Links will be sent after registration closes)

Completion of this course includes a certificate.

All participants will need to have access to a laptop or desktop with the following:

• An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (4G/LTE or 5G)
• Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
• A webcam or HD webcam – built-in or USB plug-in
• For security purposes, you must have a Zoom account. Please create a login.
• This virtual meeting experience will be more enjoyable on a laptop or desktop. It is more challenging on a mobile phone and not recommended.

Who should attend?

Individuals who are working with fresh fruit and vegetable packers, especially those with food safety, quality assurance, or quality compliance roles.

*** IMPORTANT NOTES FOR REGISTRATION ***

Training materials will be mailed to registrants prior to the training – please be sure that the shipping address you provide at the time of registration is current (especially if working from home or remotely) and capable of receiving packages. Please use an email address that you can be reached at, as evaluations and a Zoom link for the training will be sent in a confirmation email prior to the training date.

Registration Ends: August 10th at 5:00pm ET.

Refund Policy: Any registration cancellation occuring before August 10th at 5:00pm ET will be eligible for a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations occuring after 5:00pm ET on August 10th. If you need to cancel registration, please email efs@uga.edu.