~For the Land, For the Water, For the Future~
Produce Safety
Produce Safety Technician Program
Michigan is unique in that it is the only State to offer a Produce Safety Technician Program to it's farmers and produce producers. This program offers a variety of services to producers, all with a goal of helping to grow tasty and safe to eat produce.
This program is entirely voluntary. The Michigan On Farm Produce Safety Program is non-regulatory, free of cost, and confidential. Your district Produce Safety Technician will work with you to improve produce safety practices, prepare producers for future inspections, and give one-on-one support for produce management.
Other services include:
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Produce Safety Risk Assessments
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On-Farm Readiness Review so farmers feel prepared to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
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Farm Visits
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Action Plan Development
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Water Testing
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Training Protocols
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Record Keeping
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Wash Pack Consultations
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Microbial Risk Mitigation
For more information, or to schedule a service, please contact our local Produce Safety Technician.
Patrick Gordon
Produce Safety Technician
Berrien County Conservation District
(517) 331-0093