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NEWS FLASH!

TO SHOW OUR CONCERN FOR YOUR HEALTH

During May, 2010, our member farms successfully passed an initial audit under the voluntary Good Agricultural Practices & Good Handling Practices.  The audits were conducted by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service from the Dallas, Texas office.   We are proud of our Association and proud of our accomplishments.  See an example of our certificate below our Member Farms.

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AN EXAMPLE OF OUR CERTIFICATES:

INSPECTOR WITH THE USDA EXPLAINS OUR AUDITS FOR 2010 SEASON

Food Safety on the Farm

• Food Safety Begins on the Farm: A Growers Guide (PDF)
  This 28-page booklet provides an overview of good agricultural practices that can be implemented on farms and in packinghouses, as well as background information on foodborne illnesses related to produce consumption. Produced by Cornell University's Good Agricultural Practices Program

• Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
  Compilation of selected food safety-related information from various government sources. Site is maintained by the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

• USDA Food Safety Research and Information Office
  Disseminates food safety research information, primarily for researchers

• USDA Food Safety Information Center
  Provides food safety information and news to educators and researchers.

• USDA's Farm-Risk-Plans website
  Includes resources for all steps of the farm planning process.

Food Safety for Consumers

• FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
  FDA program focused on food supply, as well as cosmetics safety, with information on various food safety concerns and consumer advice.

• Fight BAC Partnership for Food Safety Education
  Food safety educational resources for consumers.