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Industry-specific produce safety guidelines
Published on May 1, 2019
Industry-specific produce safety guidelines, usually more rigorous than basic produce safety standards, only exist for a few crops. Learn which crops have them and how to answer audit questions when your crop doesn’t have them.
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Use the winter and early spring to plan for a school garden project
Published on April 10, 2019
Considerations in planning a school garden.
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Water system mapping for food safety
Published on February 20, 2019
Though not required by the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule, a water system map can be very helpful in an inspection. Here are some key features to include in a water system map.
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Water system food safety inspections
Published on February 11, 2019
There are several concerns regarding a water system inspection from a food safety perspective and compliance to the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule.
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Can medications harm my septic system?
Published on February 8, 2019
If someone in your home is taking medications for an extended period, you may want to have your septic tank pumped more often.
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Don’t wait for the water to clear regarding FSMA water testing requirements
Published on February 1, 2019
Take the time to learn and align your current practices with those currently finalized in the Food Safety and Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule water section.
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All fruit and vegetables are not created equal when it comes to proper storage conditions
Published on January 23, 2019
Knowing how to properly handle and store produce can make for a more nutritious and tasteful experience as well as decreasing your food waste and making your produce dollars go farther.
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Mutants have value too
Published on January 23, 2019
Mutations occur in every organism, some are damaging, some are neutral and some are actually desirable.
