Food Safety and Crop-Livestock Integration

Content Source: Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)

Resource Explained

This factsheet addresses the food safety challenges specific to organic farms that integrate crops and livestock, focusing on the risks of manure contamination and compliance with the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and National Organic Program (NOP) regulations. It offers practical guidance on managing these risks through field and rotation design, developing a Food Safety Plan, and more.

Region

Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest

Topic

Post-Harvest Quality and Safety

Category

Vegetables/Fruits, Grain and Field Crops, Hay and Pasture, Livestock

Year Published

2024

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