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PRODUCE SAFETY

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The Produce Safety program was developed as a statewide effort to work with

farmers to manage food safety risks ​according to the
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 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:
  • Production
  • Harvest
  • Handling of Fruits and Vegetables
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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.
To see if you are covered by FSMA PSR complete this short survey:
Survey
​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:
  • 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
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Other information regarding resources, and educational opportunities for farmers are available upon request.


Click the links below to get additional information:
Michigan Produce Safety Technician Coverage Map
Produce Safety Rule Coverage & Exemptions
Produce Safety Rule Compliance Dates
FSMA Final Rule on Produce Safety
Upcoming PSA Certified Grower Trainings
​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
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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. 
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  • About
    • Staff
    • Get Involved
    • Strategic Plan
    • Newsletters
    • Partners
    • FOIA Policy
  • Store
  • Resources
    • Watershed Resources
    • Invasives
    • HHW
    • Recycling
  • Landowner Assistance
    • Forestry >
      • Forestry Home Page
      • Forestry Updates and News
      • MAEAP FWH*A*Syst
      • American Tree Farm System
      • Forestry Programs and Other Organizations
      • Forestry Educational Tools
      • List of Foresters
      • List of Tree Planters, Arborists, and Loggers
      • Referrals for Foresters
    • Produce Safety
    • MAEAP
  • Contact