SERVICES
For producers, processors, and hubs
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Every producer strives to create the best product possible, and an effective food safety program is a critical part of product safety and success. Risk assessments reveal vulnerable areas. Creating, implementing, and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) improves your bottom line and achieves compliance. Whether you are preparing for a state Department of Ag inspection, a USDA or third-party audit, or you are staying ahead of the game and want a useful manual with all of your SOPs and records, working with us to improve and document your practices pays off. A customized food safety plan becomes a critical training and communication tool, and shows new employees and inspectors that you are serious about food safety.
Risk Assessments
Standard Operating Procedures
Employee Training
Food Safety Plans
HACCP Plans
Recordkeeping
and more, customized to your operation
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You have goals for your operation, and new markets are always on your mind. A Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Harmonized GAP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), or USDA Organic certification can be critical to gaining access to new markets and customers. From implementing and documenting practices, to creating or updating your food safety plan, to a mock audit and presence at the audit/inspection, you will have customized support as your grow your market access through certification.
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Your food business is subject to state and federal regulations, and it can be confusing to keep up with the rules. FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act has changed the regulatory landscape for farms and food businesses. If you are now covered, or will soon be, by FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule or Preventative Controls, we can help.
State Dept of Ag inspections
FSMA Produce Safety Rule
FSMA Preventative Controls
FSMA Food Traceability Rule
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Growing your agricultural business is challenging. We can help you navigate which certification is right for your operation, and help you find funding and support that works with your business plan.
Grant Writing for Producers
USDA Transition to Organic Production Program