This workshop is specifically geared to operators of farms with an on-farm market. The workshop will cover Maryland Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) basics, an overview of the Food Safety Modernization Act, food safety risk and recommendations for a CSA operation, recall planning and the role of regulatory agencies in a […]
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On-farm Food Safety and Recall Readiness Training for CSA operators
This workshop is specifically geared to operators of farms with Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) components. The workshop will cover Maryland Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) basics, an overview of the Food Safety Modernization Act, food safety risk and recommendations for a CSA operation, recall planning and the role of regulatory agencies […]
Southern MD Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training for FSMA Compliance
Who should attend? Farmers who… Need to comply with the FSMA produce safety rule, e.g., producers growing leafy greens, tomatoes, berries, cucumber, etc. Are exempt from the rule but need to comply due to buyer requirements Want to remain up-to-date with the FSMA regulations and how to comply with them […]
Cecil County Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training for FSMA Compliance
Who should attend? Farmers who… Need to comply with the FSMA produce safety rule, e.g., producers growing leafy greens, tomatoes, berries, cucumber, etc. Are exempt from the rule but need to comply due to buyer requirements Want to remain up-to-date with the FSMA regulations and how to comply with them […]
The FSMA Produce Safety Rule & the Records You Need to Keep
If you grow produce you need to keep records in order to comply with the Produce Safety Rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act(FSMA). If your operation is not subject to the law you need to keep certain records to prove your exemption. If your operation is subject to the […]
ALEI Awarded Northeast SARE Grant
By: Sarah Fielder The University of College Park, Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) was recently awarded a Northeast SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) Partnership Grant to create and administer on-farm food safety educational programs. The amount of the grant was $14,917. […]