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Food Safety Resource Clearinghouse

The Clearinghouse is a curated and crowd-sourced collection of Produce Safety Rule (PSR) and Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule (PCHFR) resources related to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Published resources have been developed and continue to be developed by many different partners in research, education, outreach, and regulatory roles. Learn More 

Southern Center/LRCC

The overall goal of the Southern Center is to build a collaborative infrastructure in the Southern US to support Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliant training, education, extension, outreach, and technical assistance as it relates to the produce industry. Learn More

 

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

FDACs supports and promotes Florida agriculture, protects the environment, safeguards consumers, and ensures the safety and wholesomeness of food. Our programs and activities are so varied and extensive, they touch the life of just about every Floridian. Learn More 

Produce Safety Alliance

The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) is a collaboration between Cornell University, FDA, and USDA to prepare fresh produce growers to meet the regulatory requirements included in the United States Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. Learn More

Food Safety Preventative Controls Alliance

FSPCA is a broad-based public private alliance consisting of industry, academic and government stakeholders whose mission is to develop curricula, and training and outreach programs to support compliance with the prevention-oriented standards of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Learn More

National Good Agricultural Practices

The National Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Program was established in 1999, and has collaborators in 34 states throughout the nation. GAPs has created many educational materials with the goal to reduce microbial risks in fruits and vegetables by developing a comprehensive extension and education program for growers and packers. Learn More

Food Safety Outreach Program

USDA-NIFA Food Safety Outreach Competitive Grant Program provides funding for food safety training and education for small and mid-sized producers and processors affected by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). 

National Program

UF Food Safety Outreach Program 

Florida Organic Growers

FOG educates producers, consumers, media, institutions and governments about the benefits of organic and sustainable agriculture, local food systems, food safety, and Farm Bill opportunities. Learn More

Food Safety Modernization Act

A piece of legislation passed in 2011, intended to increase the safety of food manufacturing and distribution for consumers by giving the FDA new powers that it didn’t have before. All food manufactures and food distributors need to know what’s included in this act, but unfortunately, as with most laws, the actual document can leave food companies with more questions than answers. Learn More