Search Results for: Food Safety Modernization Act
Colorado touts food safety with on-farm readiness reviews
The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association is encouraging all Colorado produce growers who grow, harvest, pack or hold produce that is con... READ MORE »
Georgia schedules farm training for Produce Safety Rule
Tift County (Georgia) Extension will host the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s training for farmers and growers on the produce safety rule. The m... READ MORE »
Vermont’s marketing campaign marks farms’ focus on food safety
This summer, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets’ Produce Program partnered with growers to celebrate the steps they take to... READ MORE »
FDA takes steps to advance the safety of leafy greens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced April 6 it is taking two important steps to advance the safety of leafy greens. The first is the re... READ MORE »
New Jersey activates On-farm Produce Safety website
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher announced March 4 the Department’s new Produce Safety website is now active. The site provide... READ MORE »
Best practices for California urban farmers outlined in food safety guide
Californians growing food in cities now have help understanding the food safety laws that apply to them. A free publication containing California-spec... READ MORE »
Specialty crop growers in Missouri offered produce safety training
Missouri fruit and vegetable growers can enroll in upcoming no-cost or low-cost online produce safety training. Webinar topics include creating a f... READ MORE »
Online produce safety workshops set for Arkansas specialty crop growers
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will offer online produce safety training workshops to educate fruit and vegetable producers... READ MORE »
Food traceability rule comment period extended by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration is extending the public comment period for the Food Safety Modernization Act’s traceability rule. The agency’... READ MORE »
Safety program for produce growers set by LSU, state
The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry are developing an information program on water testing and management to help sp... READ MORE »
