This presentation provides a practical overview of food safety risks and regulatory requirements affecting produce farms. Participants will gain foundational insight into food safety principles and the significance of foodborne illness. The session will highlight common on-farm food safety risk areas that can lead to foodborne illness outbreaks. An overview of the Food Safety Modernization Act and related regulations will clarify which farms are subject to the Produce Safety Rule and associated compliance obligations. The presentation will also compare third-party audits and FSMA inspections and discuss key food safety considerations for farms versus processors.
