MSU Extension Agrifood Safety

Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety

There are multiple organizations that have partnered to deliver important information, guidance and assistance as it pertains to the Food Safety Modernization Act. The Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety (MOPS) program is broken down into these three areas/organizations:

Michigan Association of Conservation Districts, Produce Safety Technicians (non-regulatory)

• Technical education and assistance
• Assessments and action plans
• Produce Safety Risk Assessments
• On-farm Produce Safety plans
• OFRRs and PSAs

Michigan State University Extension, Agrifood Safety Team (non-regulatory)

• Education
• OFRRs and PSAs

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Food Safety Modernization Act Unit and Produce Safety Rule Inspectors (regulatory)

• Produce Safety Rule Inspections

The infographic below explains how growers can utilize these services available to them.

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