Resource Library
See below for our collection of
produce safety resources, organized by topic.
Worker Health & Hygiene
GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
An overview of hand-washing units for small to large scale agricultural operations
SOURCE: NC STATE UNIVERSITY
INFOGRAPHIC
This infographic lists the symptoms to look out for before handling fresh produce
SOURCE: MICHIGAN ON-FARM PRODUCE SAFETY
VIDEO
This video discusses the basics of what needs to be covered in a farm worker training
SOURCE: MSU EXTENSION
Animals & Wildlife
GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
This document goes over ways to reduce produce safety risks due to wildlife on the farm
SOURCE: NORTH CENTRAL REGION
GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
This document discusses ways to reduce produce safety risks due to domesticated animals on the farm
SOURCE: NORTH CENTRAL REGION
Water Usage
GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
This guidance document provides instruction on taking a proper water sample as well as requesting the correct test
SOURCE: MSU EXTENSION
GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
This guidance document, created by the Produce Safety Alliance, covers the water analysis method requirement in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
SOURCE: PRODUCE SAFETY ALLIANCE
Manure, Compost, & Biosolids
VIDEO
This video discusses some risks associated with Biological Soil Amendments of Animal Origin (BSAAO)
SOURCE: MSU EXTENSION
VIDEO
This video talks about the FSMA recordkeeping requirements for applying biological soil amendments of animal origin on your farm
SOURCE: MSU EXTENSION
VIDEO
This video covers scientifically valid and controlled composting methods that are allowable under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
SOURCE: MSU EXTENSION
VIDEO
This video discusses how the FSMA Produce Safety Rule approaches and regulates treated versus untreated BSAAO
SOURCE: MSU EXTENSION
Field Sanitation & Harvest
GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
Properly handling and storing blueberry pick buckets is extremely important in order to minimize bacterial growth
SOURCE: MSU EXTENSION
Produce Packing
VIDEO
This video will discuss how to effectively clean and sanitize equipment in order to reduce contamination
SOURCE: MSU EXTENSION
VIDEO
This video walks you through key principles to consider when evaluating the hygienic design of your equipment
SOURCE: MSU EXTENSION
Recordkeeping
TEMPLATE
Farm food safety plan template
SOURCE: MICHIGAN ON-FARM PRODUCE SAFETY
WORKSHEET
Fill out this worksheet to verify your farm qualifies for a Qualified Exemption
SOURCE: NORTH CENTRAL REGION
TEMPLATE
This document contains templates for all records required by the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
SOURCE: PRODUCE SAFETY ALLIANCE