Source: AgriLife Today
To help producers and others meet the requirements of the newly implemented federal food safety laws, Texas A&M AgriLife is gearing up to begin training sessions. Dr. Juan Anciso, a horticulture specialist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco, said the Food Safety Modernization Act is designed to reduce foodborne illnesses.
“The law is now in effect, as of Nov. 2,” Anciso said. “These new federal regulations set standards for the growing, harvesting, packing and holding of produce for human consumption.”
AgriLife personnel who will provide training in Texas include Anciso and Drs. Alejandro Castillo and Matt Taylor, both Texas A&M AgriLife Research food safety microbiologists in College Station.
Additional Resources from Aggie-Horticulture:
Texas Vegetable Growers Handbook
Organic Vegetable Production Guide
Guide to Marketing Organic Produce
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