Water Standards

Leafy Greens Industry Continues to Develop New Industry-wide Metrics for Water

March 29, 2019 California Leafy Green Handler Marketing Agreement

Responding to issues of the past year, the leafy greens industry is continuing to address required water standards, particularly those related to use of surface waters. The LGMA is committed to strengthening its required food safety practices for all certified LGMA members who produce 99% of the leafy greens produced in California. …

Taylor Farms Committed to Heightened Water Standards

March 27, 2019 Taylor Farms California

Taylor Farms is committing to source product from Leafy Green Growers who take this additional step to treat water coming from and/or distributed through open sources prior to use in overhead irrigation. Starting May 1, 2019, Taylor Farms is committed to only source leafy green products which are grown in conformance with the heightened water standards mentioned above. …