MSU Extension Agrifood Safety

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  Agrifood Safety

  Providing resources and assistance to fresh produce growers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

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  I got a positive sample result: Now what?

  Published on November 17, 2020
  With third party auditors requiring environmental sampling and product testing, growers are often left wondering what to do when a test comes back positive. Here are answers to some common questions and who to call to avoid costly mistakes.

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  Recycling used produce containers

  Published on October 19, 2020
  Despite seeming to make economic and ecological sense, there are potential issues that make reusing single use fruit and vegetable boxes and bins for other produce sales a food safety risk.

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  Urban and Rural Farmers Need A License To Legally Sell Milk and Dairy Products

  Published on October 8, 2020
  A state license is required to legally produce, process and sell milk to the public.

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  Providing particulars on a pair of produce safety programs

  Published on August 6, 2020
  Implementing food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms has been challenging. In response, a lot of different programs have sprung up to help. Let’s review a few programs that often are confused.

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  Trace Contaminants & Residues – Pesticides

  Published on July 20, 2020
  While the idea of pesticides can invoke many strong emotional responses, in this post, we’ll explore pesticides’ purpose, how they end up in our food and water, and if they pose harm to human health.

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  Court clarification on Right to Farm and local regulation

  Published on July 16, 2020
  A published Michigan Court of Appeals case provides clarification over the confusing issue of local regulation and the Right to Farm Act.

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  Master sanitation schedules: A tool to effective cleaning and sanitizing

  Published on May 27, 2020
  Regularly cleaning and sanitizing areas on produce farms is important. A master sanitation schedule can help guide how frequently to clean certain parts of an operation.

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  Key points and resources to keep vegetable farms running during novel coronavirus

  Published on May 19, 2020
  In this constantly changing environment, here are some resources to help produce farms run while keeping personnel and plants healthy.

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  Find the right water testing lab for Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule compliance

  Published on April 14, 2020
  Although the Food Safety Modernization Act has added new testing methods to the approval list, finding the right lab still isn't easy. Use this map to find a lab near you.

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  Don't undercut the market

  Published on April 6, 2020
  It is hard to compete on price when you are starting a new business. Instead, compete on customer service, quality and your unique selling proposition.

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  Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19

  Published on March 27, 2020
  Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.

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  Farm biosecurity basics: Keeping employees healthy

  Published on March 26, 2020
  On a field crop farm, the goal of biosecurity is to keep the owners, operators and staff safe and healthy.

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  COVID-19 and food safety: Common questions from fruit and vegetable growers

  Published on March 20, 2020
  Novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19, is on every grower’s mind. Here are answers to common questions about how to approach handwashing and sanitation on produce farms.

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  Risks posed by cats on produce farms

  Published on March 16, 2020
  Many farmers rely on cats to control rodents on farms, limiting crop loss and reducing other produce safety risks from rodents. However, cats bring risks of their own. Here’s how you can reduce those risks.

• Building a HACCP team

  Published on March 2, 2020
  A good HACCP plan consists of more than one person writing something down and filing it in a binder to collect dust on the shelf.

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  Why should I worry about clean breaks and lot sizes?

  Published on February 24, 2020
  Cleaning and sanitizing all food contact surfaces are required to establish a clean break. Learn what a clean break is and why it might be important to fruit and vegetable growers who grade, sort and store the produce they grow.

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  Factors to consider when purchasing used produce processing equipment

  Published on January 28, 2020
  On-farm produce safety can be undermined with the wrong postharvest equipment. Consider these food safety concerns when buying equipment and come to an upcoming workshop on hygienic equipment design.

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  Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in east Michigan

  Published on January 3, 2020
  Michigan State University Extension’s 2020 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management as well necessary information on new regulations.

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  Right to Farm Site Selection GAAMP needs local government attention

  Published on November 19, 2019
  Site Selection GAAMP provides opportunity for local government to lead discussions about urban agriculture and local food production, and work to accommodate this economic activity.

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  Consider the risks associated with animal intrusion in fields before harvest

  Published on November 4, 2019
  Learn more about the risks associated with the three main types of animal intrusion a grower may find during a preharvest wildlife assessment.