Farm & Food Safety

Food Safety Resources

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Food Safety Modernization Act

The FDA’s website on Food Safety Modernization Act

FAQs about FSMA

Frequently asked questions about FSMA from the FDA’s website

FDA Fact Sheets on FSMA

Detailed fact sheets about FSMA: General information and proposed rules

Rutgers University FSMA Q&As

Questions and Answers on the proposed produce safety rules

Produce Safety Alliance

An alliance of FDA, USDA and Cornell University that provides science-based, on-farm food safety knowledge to fresh fruit and vegetable farmers, packers, regulatory personnel and others interested in produce safety.

Animal Safety Resources

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Preventing Disease in Animals in Public Settings

Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings – Standardized recommendations for animal exhibitors about minimizing health risks

Stay Healthy at Animals Exhibits

Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control for visitors and animal exhibitors

Agritourism

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Extension Training for Agritourism

A multi state team developed and delivered an educational program to agricultural educators and service providers working with Northeast farmers interested in agritourism development. The training program is multi-tiered, comprising workshops, webinars, and web-based resources focused on:

  • minimizing farm safety risks;
  • managing liability;
  • mitigating financial risk through enterprise budgeting; and
  • improving marketing strategies.