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.
The Pennsylvania Implementation of Fsma Produce Rule
Objective
Investigators
Johnson, Lydia
Institution
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Start date
2016
End date
2021
Funding Source
Project number
1U18FD005887-01