News

• Storing compost for fresh produce cropping systems

  Posted on March 12, 2013 11:19am

  The new proposed produce safety rule part of the Food Safety Modernization Act is fairly prescriptive about storing and preharvest application of compost.

• Food Safety Sessions Focus on the Food Safety Modernization Act and Traceability

  Posted on February 19, 2013 8:50am

  Michigan Food & Farming Systems (MIFFS) is hosting four upcoming workshops in March with Phil Tocco, Michigan State University Extension Educator and food safety guru, to help farmers get a grasp on the food safety requirements.

• First Certification Issued in the Michigan Safe Food Risk Assessment

  Posted on April 19, 2012 11:00am

  The Michigan Safe Food Risk Assessment issued its first certification to Grossnickle Farms, owned by Allen and Candy Grossnickle of Manistee County.

• Washington Videos Help Small Farmers With Food Safety

  Posted on March 27, 2012 10:17am

  As part of its "Bridging the Gaps" program, the Washington State Department of Agriculture launched a new video in its effort to help small and diversified growers meet Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). 

• Experts, Leaders Target Cantaloupe Safety

  Posted on March 19, 2012 1:52pm

  Experts examine food safety after 2011 listeria outbreak in cantaloupes

• New Michigan’s Safe Food Risk Assessment for Small West Michigan Farms

  Posted on December 28, 2011 12:43pm

  The Michigan Safe Food Risk Assessment will be available to assist small producers to understand and document on-farm food safety practices.

• USDA Unveils Online Tool to Help Farmers With Food Safety

  Posted on December 16, 2011 11:07am

  Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan unveiled a new, free online tool to help farmers create customized food safety plans.