September 23, 2025
University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center, Yuma, AZ
Strengthening Food Safety: Sampling, Testing and Management Strategies
Join Western Growers in Yuma this September for a two-part workshop focused on building stronger food safety programs from the ground up. Whether you're optimizing sampling protocols or managing compliance across teams, these sessions are designed to deliver practical tools and science-backed strategies for real-world impact. See the workshop agenda below.
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About the Workshop
This in-person event brings together food safety professionals for a focused day of hands-on learning and practical guidance. Designed for those working in food safety, operations, QA and leadership roles, the sessions will offer tools and strategies you can apply directly in the field.
Space is limited. If your plans change, please contact us so we can make room for others on the waitlist.
Location: University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center, Yuma, AZ
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Workshop Details & Agenda
Sampling and Testing Foundations
This session will dive into the foundational principles of food safety sampling and testing. From sample collection strategies to real-world pathogen detection challenges. This interactive session provides an applicable framework, helping participants understand how to design, monitor, and verify testing programs. Whether you're refining your sampling program, exploring and understanding your detection methods, or aiming to enhance verification systems, this workshop will equip you with the tools and context to make your testing program not just a requirement, but a reliable decision-making tool.
Joelle Mosso
AVP of Science Programs
Western Growers
Gustavo Reyes
Sr. Manager of Food Safety and Predictive Analytics
Western Growers
Management Strategies for Food Safety
This session is designed to equip leaders with the skills to confidently manage the dual responsibilities of food safety compliance and production demands. Gain a clear understanding of the qualifications necessary for food safety roles, the scientific principles behind food safety, and the strategies for balancing regulatory adherence and production goals.
Participants will have practical tools to foster a culture of compliance and efficiency, helping you protect consumers and optimize operations. If you're a business owner, senior executive, HR professional, operations manager, food safety manager or supervisor, this workshop is for you.
Joelle Mosso
AVP of Science Programs
Western Growers
For more information please contact Joelle Mosso at jmosso@wga.com.
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