Working Committee #7

Working Committee #7

Meeting Notes – April 24, 2012

Attendees: Cathy Carlson, Cynthia Haskins, Diane Hirsch, Craig Kahlke, Luana Kiger, Andrew Kramer, Michael Mahovic, Raymond Yoder, Gretchen Wall

Agenda:

- Review overall document in sections and request/discuss any edits
- Move on to areas which need a bit of clarification:
- Train-the-Trainer Programs: Fleshing out major differences, unique requirements
- Revisit qualifications of trainers to solidify recommendations
- If time remains, discuss any overall recommendations for Executive committee. See WC 8, 10, or 1 online for examples of what other committees put together (http://producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/summary.html).

1.  Comments Open for Revisions

·  Key Challenges:

a. What must we consider regarding attitudes of experienced farmers

b. What are "plain" growers relative to education levels

c. What is "primary" direct marketing

d. Under "existing program models", these will need to be discussed with the responsible entities to identify differences, advantages and disadvantages and considered as the process moves forward.

·  Successful Meeting Organization:

a. Lots of differing opinions on length, I believe that 3 days is too long

b. What is "continuing credits" I don't recall discussing this, is it referring to requiring CE to maintain ones good standing as a recognized trainer?

c. Is this this the exhaustive list for potential languages

·  Trainer Qualifications:

a. Some minimum level of competency and experience needs to be established.

b. Should a "teach-back" be required as a condition of trainer competency?

·  Variation in Target Audiences:

a. Not sure what Question 9 "what is there relationship to you" means?

b. Is this the exhaustive list for "identified target audiences"

2.  Recommendations will be adapted from WC #8’s recommendations, as there is much overlap between the two groups.

3.  Appropriate changes were made directly to the document and will be recirculated shortly. Adjourn 3:00 PM EDT.