Search Results for: Food Safety Modernization Act
Jan. 9-11 are dates set for Illinois Specialty Crops conference
The Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism, and Organic Conference (ISCAOC) will be held Jan, 9-11, 2019, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Ill... READ MORE »
California’s slice of the Specialty Crop Block Grant: $22.6M
California led all other states with a $22.6 million grant from the USDA's 2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), the most in the country.... READ MORE »
How the FSMA produce rule defines a ‘farm’
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule regulates farms. The definition of a farm can be a tricky business under the law, however... READ MORE »
Using GAP audits for success in the marketplace
Growing specialty crops in today’s marketplace is becoming more complex. Farmers cannot simply plant a crop, nurture it to maturity, harvest it, ... READ MORE »
Washington State organic farm to hold annual field day
The Washington State University Eggert Family Organic Farm in Pullman, Washington, will host its annual field day Thursday, Aug. 2. Learn about organ... READ MORE »
Specialty crop priorities sought by Washington state ag officials
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is asking growers and industry workers to take part in a survey ... READ MORE »
Agsource Labs offers GAP water sample pickup in Wisconsin
The 2018 AgSource Laboratories GAP water sample pick-up route service is underway. After two successful seasons, we’re bringing back this service fo... READ MORE »
USDA, FDA unite to bolster coordination, collaboration
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, reached a formal agreement Jan. 30 aimed at making the oversight of foo... READ MORE »
Vermont aids competitiveness of state’s specialty crops
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) announces the availability of grant funds for the purpose of enhancing the competitivene... READ MORE »
Organizations release joint statement on E. coli in lettuce
A group of produce industry associations today issued the following statement to update consumers on a recent e.coli outbreak being investigated in Ca... READ MORE »
