MSU Extension Agrifood Safety

CLEANING, SANITIZING, & DISINFECTING

This video walks through the differences between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting.

HYGIENIC DESIGN INTERACTIVE VIDEO

This interactive video walks through five key principles of hygienic design to consider on produce farms.

HYGIENIC DESIGN ON PRODUCE FARMS

This video walks through five key principles of hygienic design to consider on produce farms.

CLEANING & SANITIZING EQUIPMENT

This video discusses how to effectively clean and sanitize equipment in order to reduce contamination sources.

AM I COVERED?

This interactive video will help you determine how FSMA applies to your farm.

PREHARVEST WILDLIFE SCOUTING

This interactive video leads you through a simulated preharvest wildlife assessment.

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.

PRODUCE SAFETY INSPECTION FOR FARM WORKERS

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

PRODUCE SAFETY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

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

PORTABLE TOILET FACILITY LAW

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

PRODUCE SAFETY INSPECTION FOR FARM OWNERS

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

TAKING A WATER SAMPLE

This video shows you the step by step procedure you should follow in order to properly take a water sample.

BACTERIAL GROWTH

This animation illustrates just how quickly bacteria can grow in the right conditions, which serves as a reminder to clean and sanitize regularly.

WATER SYSTEMS INSPECTIONS

The Produce Safety Rule requires that farms inspect their agricultural water systems at least once a year. This video covers the ins and outs on how to conduct a proper evaluation.

BASICS OF WORKER TRAINING

FSMA requires that farm workers go through proper training with regards to food safety. This video discusses what you should cover in your worker training.

RISK MANAGEMENT FOR BSAAOs

This video discusses risks associated with biological soil amendments of animal origin.

RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR BSAAOs

This video covers which records you need to have on file in order be in compliance, tips on how to take records, and record storage requirements under the rule.

SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPOSTING

This video covers scientifically valid and controlled composting methods.

TREATED VS. UNTREATED BSAAOs

This video discusses how the rule regulates treated versus untreated BSAAOs.

WRITING A HANDWASHING SOP

In this video, you'll learn about the basics of proper handwashing and how to write a standard operating procedure.

HANDWASHING STATIONS

Handwashing stations should always be accessible to workers, and it's important that they are made as convenient as possible. Watch this video to learn more.

BLOOD AND BODILY FLUIDS POLICY

This video offers a blood and bodily fluids policy boilerplate that can be adapted to your farm. It also discusses key features of a first aid kit.

IRRIGATION

This video discusses a number of food safety considerations when irrigating your crops.

EVALUATING REFRIGERATED TRUCKS

This video covers certain food safety considerations when evaluating refrigerated trucks.

MAINTAINING A COLD CHAIN

This video goes over the best practices to ensure food safety compliance when using refrigeration.

RODENT AND BIRD CONTROL

Understand how to address rodents and other vertebrates in storage and packing areas.