The Produce Safety program was developed as a statewide effort to work with
farmers to manage food safety risks according to the
Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR).
Photos taken by Michelle Jacokes
What is it?
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.
The Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule is the first-ever regulation placing standards on:
- Production
- Harvest
- 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.
What does a Produce Safety Technician do?
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.
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.
Click the links below to get additional information:
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Upcoming Required PSA Certified Grower Trainings:
March 14 — Fremont, MI Fremont Public Library 104 E Main St., Fremont, MI 49412 March 15- Traverse City, MI Northwest Horticulture Research Station 6686 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684 April 9 — Stephenson, MI Menominee County Extension S904 US-41, Stephenson, MI 49887 April 11 — St. Ignace, MI St. Ignace Public Library 110 W. Spruce Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781 |
For more information fill out the form below or contact Michelle Jacokes at michelle.jacokes@macd.org or (231)889-9666.
Michelle provides Produce Safety technical services to Manistee, Benzie, Leelanau, Grand Traverse and Antrim Counties.
Michelle provides Produce Safety technical services to Manistee, Benzie, Leelanau, Grand Traverse and Antrim Counties.
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Michelle Jacokes, Manistee Conservation District Produce Safety Technician
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