FSNS Announces 2017 Food Safety Training Schedule

January 4, 2017 Food Safety Net Services

Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) today announced its course schedule for food safety training for the upcoming year. FSNS, the leader in food safety services, prides itself in offering certified training programs that assist the food industry in meeting food safety and quality measures within plants and processes and among personnel. The course offerings also provide companies unique access to the food industry's leading technical authorities.

Families Kick Off The New Year In A Healthy Way With The Power Your Lunchbox Pledge

January 4, 2017 Produce for Kids®

Produce for Kids is encouraging families nationwide to be re-inspired this new year by pledging to eat healthier lunches in 2017 at PowerYourLunchbox.com. From Jan. 4 – Feb. 15, for every online pledge, lunchbox-friendly companies supporting Power Your Lunchbox Pledge® will make a collective $1 donation to Feeding America® programs that support families and children.

Trump Leaning Toward Georgia Ex-Governor For Agriculture Head: Official

Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue is U.S. Republican President-elect Donald Trump's leading candidate to run the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a senior Trump transition team official said on Monday.

Will Oyster Industry Rise Again, 40 Miles Inland?

January 3, 2017 Paul Hampton, Sun Herald

If the Mississippi oyster industry rebounds from the disastrous past 11 years, its rebirth likely will begin in an out-of-the-way hatchery about 40 miles from the Sound.

NOAA Fisheries Announces A Commercial Trip Limit For Dolphin In The Atlantic

The final rule implementing Regulatory Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery of the Atlantic (Regulatory Amendment 1) will publish in the Federal Register on December 30, 2016 (81 FR 96388). The final rule becomes effective on January 30, 2017.