CCOF is hosting two free one-hour educational sessions, featuring insights from GLOBALG.A.P. North America.
These sessions will be presented by Antonio Restrepo, Producer Relationship Manager at GLOBALG.A.P. North America, and will provide practical guidance on applying the USA National Interpretation Guideline for IFA v6, as well as strategies for using GAP certification as a tool to strengthen on farm programs and add value to agricultural production.
Please join us for the following presentations:
February 12, 2026, 9-10 am. PST: Updates on the US National Interpretation Guideline for the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6 GFS FV Standard.
Topic: Providing better understanding of the USA National Interpretation Guidelines for the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard
March 12, 2026, 9-10 am. PST: Optimizing GAP certification for Adding Value to Agricultural Production:
Topic: Turning 3rd party GAP Audits from a Burden to a Benefit
Course Instructor: Antonio Restrepo
Course Location: Virtual
Time of Course: US Pacific Time Zone 9-10am
Duration: 1 hour each
Price: Free
Language: English
Course Access: Email your interest to fsdepartment@ccof.org and we will be sure to send you a calendar invite along with the Zoom link.
Intended Audiences: Producers, Operations Managers, Supplier Program Managers, Industry Professionals, Retailers and GLOBALG.A.P. G.A.P. Auditors who would like to gain updated knowledge of the GLOBALG.A.P. certification standards and how to make the most out of the value of the certification and certification process.
About the Presenter:
Antonio Restrepo is the Producer Relations Manager for GLOBALG.A.P. North America, where he works closely with farmers, consultants, and certification bodies to help producers navigate market requirements and improve their operations through certification.
With years of industry experience, Antonio is passionate about helping producers turn audits from a burden into benefits, showing how certification can enhance business opportunities, improve efficiency, and drive long-term success.
Antonio has an extensive background in food safety, quality assurance, and third-party certification, as well as development and implementation of social and sustainability programs. He has managed corporate-level food safety programs, conducted internal and supplier audits across the U.S., Central, and South America, and provided consulting to growers on compliance with international standards.
