Food Safety Updates for UMD Agriculture Extension Agents
Maryland Farm Registration for Produce Growers - Food Safety Updates for UMD Agriculture Extension Agents
If you are a Maryland Extension agent or fruit and vegetable grower, use this video to help you navigate the mandatory Maryland farm registration process. Contact the Maryland Department of Agriculture at produce.safety@maryland.gov for questions regarding this video.
There is a flow chart to help navigate the registration process here
To learn more about food safety for fresh produce, GAP certification and requirements, and for help in compliance to the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, go to: https://psla.umd.edu/extension/produce-safety
*** LINKS TO OTHER RESOURCES ***
Maryland Department of Agriculture FSMA Website
PSR Coverage Exemptions Exclusions Flow Chart
FSMA Final Rule on Produce Safety
What is Rarely Consumed Raw Fact Sheet
On farm readiness review (OFRR) request (word)
On farm readiness review (OFRR) request (Google forms)
Interactive map of approved Maryland State water testing labs