VAFMA 2025 Food Safety Summit: Registration

The Virginia Farmers Market Association (VAFMA) is hosting the 2025 Virginia Food Safety Summit and Registration is now open. Representatives from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), Fire Marshall of Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP), and Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (VA ABC) will guide you through all market vendor food safety requirements. This summit will provide a comprehensive overview and offer a platform for addressing any questions you may have.

· Dates & Times: 

· April 28th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
April 29th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
April 30th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

· Platform: Zoom

Agenda:

·  April 28th: (EVERYONE should attend)

o Market Food Safety, Virginia Department of Health (VDH): Hand Washing Stations, Ready-to-Eat foods, Sampling, Food Trucks, and much more

o Market Food Safety, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS): packaging, labeling, cottage law, eggs, honey, freeze dried products, kombucha and kefir water, acidified foods and pickles, hot sauces, syrups and tinctures, recipe approval, and inspected kitchens

o Weights and Measures, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)

o Produce Safety, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)

·  April 29th:                                                                            

·   Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)

o CBD/Hemp

o Meat and Poultry

o Pet Food

o Dairy

·  April 30th: (EVERYONE should attend)

o Fire Marshall, Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP)

o Alcoholic Beverages, Boozy Food Products, and Tinctures: Virginia Alcohol and Beverage Control (VA ABC)

o Food Safety Resources,Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) “Going to Market”, Food Safety practices and more

· Learn about essential food safety practices for vendors

· Understand regulatory requirements from Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) and Virginia Alcohol and Beverage Control (VA ABC)

· Get your questions answered by industry experts

Program Highlights:

· Free to attend

· Sessions will be recorded for future reference

· Registration is mandatory for access to live sessions and recorded content 

· All registered participants will receive presentation recordings and supporting materials

· If you need a proof of participation certificate, please select yes on the registration form

We encourage market managers to make attendance at this summit mandatory for all food vendors. To facilitate communication with your vendors, we've included a sample text below that you can use for sharing this information.

Thank you for your commitment to food safety, and we look forward to your participation in the 2025 Food Safety Summit. To register, please visit:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7IEEx1DtRUyKIKq-5Cl-pA