Resources
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Am I Covered?
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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Dealing With Irrigated Crops
This guidance document will offer a number of food safety considerations when irrigating your crops.
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Food Safe Compost Use
This guidance document will walk you through the recommended steps for effective compost use while ensuring GAP and FSMA compliance.
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Functions and Purposes of Soil Amendments
Manure and Organic Fertilizers Segment 1: Functions and Purposes of Soil Amendments
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Plant and Animal Byproducts
Manure and Organic Fertilizers Segment 4: Plant and Animal Byproducts
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Creating a Google Maps Field Map
An accurate map of your farm is a foundation piece in your GAP manual. Without a clearly drawn map with your fields delineated, it will be difficult for you to prove to your auditors that you can provide a full traceback of your farm’s products.
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Contamination Infographic
This infographic explains the how contamination can be spread on the farm.
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Irrigation Methods Infographic
This infographic ranks the methods of irrigation from most risky to least risky.
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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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Soil Amendments Handling Worker Training
Soil amendments worker training SOP
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