A food safety field day takes place in Fort Dodge this afternoon.
The Iowa Farmers Union, Iowa State University Extension and the Center for Rural Affairs are hosting an on-farm food safety field day for vegetable and fruit growers.
“Any Iowa farmer who grows or handles produce should be up to speed on FSMA and how these new rules will impact their farming operation,” said IFU Food Safety Coordinator Ronald Tigner.
The event runs from 4:00-8:00PM at the Buske farm near Fort Dodge. The field day will focus on new requirements for fruit and vegetable growers under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.
Guests will learn more about FSMA regulations and trainings, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) training, and food safety record-keeping. Guests also will have a chance to observe an on-farm food safety inspection. An evening meal will be provided for field day participants.
