Produce Safety Inspections
12/04/20 • 12 min
This episode features Kristin Esch and Brent Kreiger from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). They give us some insights on produce safety inspections, including the differences between an inspection and an audit, what growers should expect during an inspection, how growers can prepare beforehand, and more.
For more information on produce safety inspections and how you can prepare, take a look at these videos created by MDARD:
Produce Safety Inspection for Farm Owners
Produce Safety Inspection for Farm Workers
Produce Safety Technical Assistance
Additional Resources:
Contact your local Produce Safety Technician
Learn more about On-Farm Readiness Reviews
Funding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in the posted materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.
This episode features Kristin Esch and Brent Kreiger from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). They give us some insights on produce safety inspections, including the differences between an inspection and an audit, what growers should expect during an inspection, how growers can prepare beforehand, and more.
For more information on produce safety inspections and how you can prepare, take a look at these videos created by MDARD:
Produce Safety Inspection for Farm Owners
Produce Safety Inspection for Farm Workers
Produce Safety Technical Assistance
Additional Resources:
Contact your local Produce Safety Technician
Learn more about On-Farm Readiness Reviews
Funding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in the posted materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.
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Funding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in the posted materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.
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