Intro to Produce Safety

 

FSMA Coverage Interactive Tool

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Try out this interactive tool to help you determine whether or not you're covered by the FSMA Produce Safety Rule.

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Figuring out how the FSMA Produce Safety Rule applies to your farm can be confusing. This interactive video will ask you a series of questions, with explanations for each, to determine if your farm is covered under the rule, excluded from the rule, or eligible for an exemption.

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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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Produce Safety Inspections for Farm Owners

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This video discusses what farm owners should expect during a produce safety inspection.

 

Produce Safety Inspection for Farm Workers

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This video is intended to help you learn more about what farm workers should expect during a produce safety inspection.

 

Produce Safety Technical Assistance

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Here, you'll learn more about the resources and technical assistance available to you.

 

Portable Toilet Facility Law

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This video talks about how to safely and legally move portable toilet facilities.

 

Bacterial Growth

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This animation illustrates just how quickly bacteria can grow in the right conditions. Cleaning and sanitizing regularly is important in order to reduce bacterial growth and minimize the chances of contamination.

 

 

Microorganisms Infographic

This infographic talks about the three types of microorganisms that can contaminate fresh produce.

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Bacteria Infographic

This infographic shows just how quickly bacteria can grow in the right conditions.

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Contamination Infographic

This infographic explains the how contamination can be spread on the farm.

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