New York State Grown & Certified is the first statewide, multi-faceted food certification program designed to strengthen consumer confidence in New York products, address food product labeling, and assist New York farmers so they can take advantage of the growing market demand for foods locally grown and produced to a higher standard.

 

Please note: The maple food safety training below is just one of the requirements for certification. In order to become fully certified, maple producers must complete food safety and environmental management training and submit an application.  For more information, visit the New York State Grown & Certified website.

Complete the training online

The Maple Food Safety training is now available as an online course.  Follow the steps below to complete the training.

1. View the food safety presentation: Grown and Certified intro and Recommended Food Safety Practices
2. Review the Maple Food Safety Manual: Maple Food Safety Manual
3.  Take the test: Maple Food Safety Test