MSU Extension Agrifood Safety

Resources

• The "Musts" of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule

  This document contains the ‘musts’ that are outlined in the PSA Grower Training slides supplied to attendees of the course.

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  Farmworker Produce Safety Training Tools

  This presentation trains farm managers and crew leaders to conduct successful produce safety training programs.

• Worker Training Record Template

  Template to record the date, topics covered, and employees trained during your farm worker training

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  Considering Irrigation Water Sources

  This guidance document addresses relative risks associated with irrigation water sources and delivery methods. It will also discuss the frequency of testing each source.

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  Irrigation Methods Infographic

  This infographic ranks the methods of irrigation from most risky to least risky.

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  Microorganisms Infographic

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

• Maintaining a Cold Chain

  This guidance document and episode review best practices to ensure food safety compliance when using refrigeration.

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  Interpreting Water Test Results

  This guidance document addresses how to read and understand water testing results and what to do about them.

• 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.

• Effective Farm Meetings

  Whether scheduling regular meetings or meetings to address a specific issue, farmers may want to consider the questions and recommendations listed in this document.