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Important food safety update

The deadline is fast approaching for commenting on the proposed rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and it’s becoming increasingly clear that many small farmers will be negatively affected by this costly and burdensome law. Farm advocacy groups across the U.S. are urging all farmers to submit comments to the federal Food and […]

Produce buyers beginning to require GAPs certification

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This article appeared in the November/December 2009 issue of Growing for Market. As 2009 draws to a close, food safety is high on the national agenda. Fruit and vegetable growers are facing pressure to comply with food safety standards, known as Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and wholesale buyers are increasingly requiring a third-party GAPs certification.

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