Resources
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Taking a Water Sample
Water testing can be tricky. This guidance document provides instruction on taking a proper water sample as well as requesting the correct test.
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Challenges Regarding FSMA Compliance
Challenges regarding compliance with FSMA regulations
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Contamination Infographic
This infographic explains the how contamination can be spread on the farm.
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Considering Irrigation Water Sources
This guidance document addresses relative risks associated with irrigation water sources and delivery methods. It will also discuss the frequency of testing each source.
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Deterring Wildlife Infographic
This infographic talks about how you can use deterrents to manage the wildlife presence on your farm.
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Building Your Own Extra Tough First Aid Kit
The following resource will guide you in making your own farm first aid kit.
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Irrigation Methods Infographic
This infographic ranks the methods of irrigation from most risky to least risky.
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Food Safe Compost Use
This guidance document will walk you through the recommended steps for effective compost use while ensuring GAP and FSMA compliance.
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Rodent and Bird Control
This guidance document addresses due diligence for rodent and vertebrate pest control and offers a standard operating procedure (SOP) boilerplate that can be adapted to your farm and help address rodents and other vertebrates in storage and packing areas.
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Manure
Manure and Organic Fertilizers Segment 2: Manure
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