The Pennsylvania Implementation of Fsma Produce Rule

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACTThe state of Pennsylvania has a strong and thriving Agricultural Network of Farmers, which is unique tothe state. We do have larger farms but we also have a quantity of a patchwork of smaller farms with asignificant total yield. Included in these numbers are Amish and Mennonite farmers, which adds a uniquelevel of complexity to education and regulation. These are food producers that have not had themandatory oversight previously. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) Bureau of FoodSafety has a proven record of Outreach Programs which has helped them enhance Farm Food Safety. Wealso have extensive regulatory experience. We are applying for Competition A & B to be able to completethe education , training, audits and finally the regulation of the produce farmers that fall under theProduce Safety rule in Pennsylvania.