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Produce Safety Program

What Is the Produce Safety Program?
The Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety program was developed as a statewide effort
to work with farmers to manage produce safety risks ​according to the
​Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR). 
​
The Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule is the first-ever regulation placing standards on:
  • Growing
  • Harvesting
  • ​Packing
  • Handling of Fruits and Vegetables
​
This is an effort to prevent microbial contamination and food-borne illness in fresh produce.
The rule applies to all fruits and vegetables meant for human consumption that are defined as typically consumed raw by the FSMA.


This program is delivered to Michigan produce growers by Produce Safety Technicians through grant funding administered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).  For those requesting assistance the Technician provides voluntary and free services to all farms who grow, pack, process, or sell fresh produce regardless of size, income or market reach.

This program is strictly voluntary and confidential. Technicians are prohibited to share any information obtained while offering services to state inspectors or others.

Assistance provided by Produce Safety Technicians include:
  • Produce Safety Risk Assessment
  • On Farm Readiness Review
  • Assistance on developing Food Safety Plan
  • Technical on-farm advice
  • Grower Trainings through Produce Safety Alliance-FSMA required
​
Other information regarding resources, and educational opportunities for farmers are available upon request.


The Produce Safety Technician for Leelanau County is Breanna Hannula, she can be contacted at: bhannula@gtcd.org or 231.941.0960 x 31

Leelanau Conservation District
8527 E Government Center Drive
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
231.256.9783
klong@leelanau.gov

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  • HOME
    • About
    • Board & Staff
    • Annual Report
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
  • Forestry
    • Forestry Assistance Program (FAP)
    • Assisted Tree Range Expansion Project
    • Forestry Assistance
    • Forestry Events
    • Forest Pest & Disease Alerts
    • Forestry Referrals
    • Foresters Serving Leelanau County
    • Qualified Forest Program
    • Timber Sale Assistance
  • Agriculture
    • MAEAP
    • No-Till Planter
  • Soil Erosion
    • Main Page
    • Soil Erosion Control Application Packet
    • Waiver Application Form
    • VRAP
    • Soil Erosion Control Ordinance
    • ALL FORMS
  • Other Services
    • Invasive Species Network
    • Natural Resources Conservation Service
    • Produce Safety Program
    • plat book
  • Store
  • Seedling Sales