National Good Food Network Webinar
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National Good Food Network Webinar
On-farm Food Safety and Access to Larger Markets
Thursday, February 21
3:30 - 4:45pm ET
Free! Register Now at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/417169954
On-farm food safety is on the mind of those looking to support the
success of small and mid-sized, sustainable producers. We will dig
into two cutting edge issues:
More and more wholesale and institutional buyers are requiring on-farm
food safety certification, making these markets extremely difficult to
participate in for smaller farmers due to the expense of GAP auditing.
The Wallace Center is working with USDA to identify and run several
pilots at food hubs of a group GAP approach. Instead of the current
"one farm, one audit" protocol, participants in a group GAP audit have
their shared food safety system audited, and are audited as one body.
This method opens markets to producers who would otherwise be priced
out. Intrigued? See below for our report on an early pilot, and join
us to learn more, and ask your questions.
The Food and Drug Administration just released two proposed rules
outlining new standards for produce safety and preventive controls for
food processing and manufacturing. These two rules, along with
existing food safety regimes, create a maze of challenges for the
development and growth of local and regional food systems. Come learn
about the new proposed rules, models for addressing food safety, and
how to get involved in supporting sustainable food systems and safe
food!
Panelists
Steve Warshawer, NGFN Food Safety Coordinator
Ariane Lotti, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
Reserve your spot - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/417169954
On-farm Food Safety and Access to Larger Markets
Thursday, February 21
3:30 - 4:45pm ET
Free! Register Now at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/417169954
On-farm food safety is on the mind of those looking to support the
success of small and mid-sized, sustainable producers. We will dig
into two cutting edge issues:
More and more wholesale and institutional buyers are requiring on-farm
food safety certification, making these markets extremely difficult to
participate in for smaller farmers due to the expense of GAP auditing.
The Wallace Center is working with USDA to identify and run several
pilots at food hubs of a group GAP approach. Instead of the current
"one farm, one audit" protocol, participants in a group GAP audit have
their shared food safety system audited, and are audited as one body.
This method opens markets to producers who would otherwise be priced
out. Intrigued? See below for our report on an early pilot, and join
us to learn more, and ask your questions.
The Food and Drug Administration just released two proposed rules
outlining new standards for produce safety and preventive controls for
food processing and manufacturing. These two rules, along with
existing food safety regimes, create a maze of challenges for the
development and growth of local and regional food systems. Come learn
about the new proposed rules, models for addressing food safety, and
how to get involved in supporting sustainable food systems and safe
food!
Panelists
Steve Warshawer, NGFN Food Safety Coordinator
Ariane Lotti, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
Reserve your spot - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/417169954
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