Resources
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Bacterial Growth Animation
This short animation illustrates just how quickly bacteria can grow in the right conditions. Cleaning and sanitizing regularly is crucial in order to reduce bacterial growth and minimize the chances of contamination.
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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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Farm Food Safety Contacts
This document will help you figure out who to contact if a food safety issue arises on the farm.
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Annual Water System Inspection Log Example
Annual Water System Inspection log example
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Evaluating Refrigerated Trucks
This guidance document and episode will offer a number of food safety considerations regarding evaluating refrigerated trucks.
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Spanish Praise Words
This document provides a list of praise words in both English and Spanish.
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Michigan Farm Produce Safety Roadmap
This roadmap is designed to help farms navigate the different produce safety programs and services available in Michigan.
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Blueberry Specific Worker Training
This video builds on what you already know about worker health and hygiene and deals with matters that are specific to blueberries. Available in both English and Spanish.
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Blood and Bodily Fluids Policy Factsheet
This guidance document addresses blood and bodily fluid concerns and offers a blood and bodily fluids policy boiler plate that can be adapted to your farm.
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