Updates for USDA Harmonized GAP and Harmonized GAP Plus Audits
Harmonized GAP Standards and Checklists On February 16, 2021, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service announced updates to the audit standards and checklists …
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Produce Safety Rule Review
Because we know how important it is to stay up to date with food safety practices and learn about …
Produce Safety Alliance Growers Online Training- March 2021
About the Training This is a two-day training course for growers on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum that …
Helping Farm Workers at Produce Farms Understand COVID-19
The NC State University Produce Safety Team has created training videos in English and Spanish to help farmworkers better …
Online Workshop: Always Be Cleaning and Sanitizing
Best practices for Small Produce Farms during the COVID-19 Pandemic Join the NC State Extension Produce Safety Team for an …
2019 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference
The NC Produce Safety Task Force invites you to join us at this years Produce Safety Professionals Conference for …
Food Safety Update for Produce Growers in Western NC
Are you getting ready for a GAP Audit this summer but still have last minute questions? Do you need …
Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
Information Regarding Flooded Produce
Dear Agents, With all the rain that is occurring you may get questions from farmers experiencing flooding in their produce fields. In order …
Participate in the Upcoming Produce Safety Alliance's Water Summit
Why is this meeting relevant to the Produce Industry? Water used during the production of fruits and vegetables represents a …
Scholarships Available From the Rural Food Center to Attend PSA Grower Trainings
The Rural Center through the Rural Food Business Assistance Project is offering scholarships for current and aspiring entrepreneurs that are …
Who to Contact: Produce Safety Rule
Produce Safety in North Carolina For more information about the Produce Safety Rule, scope of the Rule, requirements for farms …