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Agricultural Water
https://producesafety.osu.edu/agricultural%20water
Public water source: Water from a public water supply does not need to be tested but the farm must ... growing season and must be adequately maintained. Surface water: Twenty (20) samples must be taken in the ... fecal contamination) in 100 ml of water. Public water source: Water from a public water supply does not ...
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Fresh Produce Traceability
https://producesafety.osu.edu/traceability
as needed to reflect current practices. Following any updates to the plan the previous plan must be ... a traceability lot code for the food grown but the code does not have to be on the package if it is recorded in ... of the Food Traceability Rule. Key requirements for any fruit and vegetable on the food traceability ...
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Food Safety Modernization Act
https://producesafety.osu.edu/fsma
is important to understand that the rule does not apply to everyone and that compliance dates vary ... Indian reservation as the farm or not more than 275 miles away. A qualified exemption requires three ... previous 3-year period is greater than $250 000 but no more than $500 000. Very small: On a rolling basis, ...
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Produce Safety Training Programs
https://producesafety.osu.edu/good-agricultural-practices/training-programs
programs at OSU provide growers with the knowledge and tools needed to implement on-farm best management ... growers to come prepared with any documentation and information related to their food safety practices. ... based on the needs of growers. The rate for participation is $150, which includes lunch. For any ...
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How Coronovirus Impacts the Safety of Fresh Produce
https://producesafety.osu.edu/news/how-coronovirus-impacts-safety-fresh-produce
nose and eyes. If you or any workers are sick, do not handle produce. As with any food safety ... consumption is not likely to occur. There is currently no information as to whether or not COVID-19 infected ... addition, everyone should avoid crowded spaces and any contact with people that may be infected. Farmers ...
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OSU OFFERS ONLINE GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES COURSE FOR HYDROPONIC OPERATIONS
growers with the knowledge and tools needed to implement best management practices specific to controlled ... Practices in Hydroponic Operations this week. This self-paced on-line course provides produce growers with ... the knowledge and tools needed to implement best management practices to reduce microbial food safety ...
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Good Agricultural Practices
https://producesafety.osu.edu/good-agricultural-practices
Implementation of on-farm GAPs is voluntary with no federal governance. GAP adoption and certification offers ... has created many educational materials to help implement good agricultural practices on the farm. ... two primary benefits: 1) Reduce the risk that a foodborne disease outbreak will originate on the farm ...
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OSU OFFERS NEW ONLINE COURSE FOR GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES
https://producesafety.osu.edu/news/osu-offers-new-online-course-good-agricultural-practices
Practices this week. This self-paced on-line course provides produce growers with the knowledge and tools ... needed to implement best management practices to reduce microbial food safety hazards in vegetable and ...
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How COVID19 Affects the Safety of Your Fresh Produce
https://producesafety.osu.edu/news/how-covid19-affects-safety-your-fresh-produce
any workers are sick, do not handle produce. As with any food safety measures, you should always wash ... There is currently no information as to whether or not COVID-19 infected produce handlers could ... spaces and any contact with people that may be infected. Farmers markets and produce auctions are crowed ...
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How COVID19 Affects the Safety of Your Fresh Produce
https://producesafety.osu.edu/news
consumption is not likely to occur. There is currently no information as to whether or not COVID-19 infected ... associated with an increased severity of COVID-19 infections and higher fatality rates. COVID-19, like other ... a handshake. The virus can also transmit by touching an object or surface with the virus on it and then ...