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 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).
Jennifer Wiegand, Produce Safety Technician
Please contact Jennifer at: 231.889.9666 jennifer.wiegand@macd.org Jennifer joined the Manistee Conservation District team as the Produce Safety Technician in 2021. She brings several years of Quality Assurance and Food Safety experience from a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, fruit, and baking. As a Michigan native, she graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science and a minor in Chemistry. Jennifer’s main focus at MCD is to provide local produce growers free and confidential technical assistance to help manage produce safety risks on their farms. She will serve Manistee, Benzie, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, and Antrim Counties. She recently relocated to Northern Michigan and enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, and discovering new places to explore nature and visit local establishments and small businesses.
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The Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule is the first-ever regulation placing standards on:
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:
Other information regarding resources, and educational opportunities for farmers are available upon request. |
