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First of Six Educational Sessions at Third Annual Organic Grower Summit Announced

July 23, 2019 Organic Produce Network

The first of six educational sessions at the third annual Organic Grower Summit (OGS) features a dive into the changing landscape of food safety on organic farms, and how the industry is complying with the new Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) produce safety rule. …

FDA Voices: Paving the Road to Produce Safety Rule Inspections

February 11, 2019 FDA

When the time came a year ago to begin routine inspections of large farms, other than sprouts operations (which have requirements specific to them), for compliance with the rule, FDA heard – and agreed – that more time was needed to ensure that produce farmers have the training and information they need to help them comply with the new requirements. …