Food safety for produce Growers
Food safety for produce growers
The Food Safety for Produce Growers website is intended to share important information for Idaho produce growers who are navigating regulations associated with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
This website will provide information on:
- Breaking news and recent developments in food safety impacting produce growers.
- Upcoming events and workshops sponsored by the University of Idaho Extension.
- Resources related to further education and technical assistance.
Food Safety Modernization Act
The Food Safety Modernization Act is made up of seven major rules that address fresh produce, human food, animal food, transportation and imported food. Learn more about the act and the Producer Safety Rule.
Education and training
Learn about upcoming classes and educational opportunities to get prepared for regulatory farm inspections.
Additional resources
- Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
- Produce Safety Rule — visit news/updates, resources, fact sheets, trainings
- ISDA forms and worksheets — review exemption and qualified exemptions
- ISDA Produce Safety Rule fact sheets
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)
Recursos en Espanol
Videos de entrenamiento
El Departamento de Agricultura del Estado de Idaho y la Extensión de la Universidad de Idaho se han asociado para crear videos de capacitación que ilustran varios aspectos clave importantes de la Regla de seguridad de los productos. Estos videos fueron proporcionados a aquellos que asistieron a una capacitación de Produce Safety Alliance.
Parte 1 — Introducción a la FSMA, Regla de seguridad de productos
Parte 2 — Registro de seguridad de productos de Idaho
Parte 3 — Mantenimiento de registros - Agua agrícola
Parte 4 — Exenciones y exenciones calificadas
Parte 5 — Salud y higiene
Parte 6 — Equipos, herramientas, construcción y saneamiento
Los siguientes escenarios pueden ayudarlo a determinar si su granja/operación está exenta o calificada exenta de la Regla de Seguridad de Productos de FSMA.
Produce safety
We have created this self-guided, online tool to help you understand how your farm fits (or doesn’t fit) into the rule.
Meet our people
Ariel Agenbroad
Colette DePhelps
Idaho State Department of Agriculture partners
- Pamela (Pamm) Juker, FSM administrator, Pamela.Juker@isdaho.idaho.gov, 208-332-8671
- Casey Monn, FSMA program manager, Casey.Monn@isda.idaho.gov, 208-332-8698