Resources
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Deterring Wildlife Infographic
This infographic talks about how you can use deterrents to manage the wildlife presence on your farm.
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Microorganisms Infographic
This infographic talks about the three types of microorganisms that can contaminate fresh produce.
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Rodent and Bird Control
This guidance document addresses due diligence for rodent and vertebrate pest control and offers a standard operating procedure (SOP) boilerplate that can be adapted to your farm and help address rodents and other vertebrates in storage and packing areas.
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Manure
Manure and Organic Fertilizers Segment 2: Manure
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Bacteria Infographic
This infographic shows just how quickly bacteria can grow in the right conditions.
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Refrigerated Truck Checklist
Refrigerated Truck Checklist
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Soil Amendments Handling Worker Training
Soil amendments worker training SOP
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Writing a Mission Statement
Learn how to create a great mission statement for your GAP Manual.
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Basics of Worker Training
The FSMA Produce Safety Rule states that farm workers must be trained at least once annually. This video discusses what needs to be covered in a farm worker training.
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Footbaths for Animal Facilities
Human footwear is often not cleaned, and therefore can introduce diseases onto the farm. In this document, you'll learn how to make a foot bath for your farm, which is an easy, inexpensive way to reduce these risks.
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