diff --git a/roles/fedocal/templates/fedocal-reminder.cron b/roles/fedocal/templates/fedocal-reminder.cron
index a224ed3548..2bc3ca56d5 100644
--- a/roles/fedocal/templates/fedocal-reminder.cron
+++ b/roles/fedocal/templates/fedocal-reminder.cron
@@ -3,5 +3,6 @@
 # The frequency set here should be consistent with the one set in the
 # configuration file.
 #
+{% if env == "production" %}
 */30 * * * * root FEDOCAL_CONFIG=/etc/fedocal/fedocal.cfg /usr/bin/fedocal_cron.py
-
+{% endif %}