MSU Extension Agrifood Safety

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  Rodent and Bird Control

  This guidance document addresses due diligence for rodent and vertebrate pest control and offers a standard operating procedure (SOP) boilerplate that can be adapted to your farm and help address rodents and other vertebrates in storage and packing areas.

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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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  Blood and Bodily Fluids Policy Factsheet

  This guidance document addresses blood and bodily fluid concerns and offers a blood and bodily fluids policy boiler plate that can be adapted to your farm.

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  Livestock and Food Production

  This guidance document that will walk you through some considerations regarding livestock that may be kept near your production area.

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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.

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  Taking a Water Sample

  Water testing can be tricky. This guidance document provides instruction on taking a proper water sample as well as requesting the correct test.

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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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  Deterring Wildlife Infographic

  This infographic talks about how you can use deterrents to manage the wildlife presence on your farm.

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  Microorganisms Infographic

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

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  Contamination Infographic

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