U.S. National
Food Safety and Program Activities
Publications and published
programs from the Food and Drug
Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Environmental
Protection
Agency, and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
National Good Agricultural Practices Program
This is a great
resource to see what other states are doing as well
as producer training web resources.
FDA Bad Bug Book
This handbook provides basic
facts regarding foodborne pathogenic microorganisms
and natural toxins. It brings together in one place
information from the Food & Drug Administration, the
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the USDA
Food Safety Inspection Service, and the National
Institutes of Health.
Farm, Packing Facility and Training Resources
Gemplers is a good source for
hard-to-find, commercial-grade work supplies for
agriculture. Here you can find an array of products
from Tailgate Training Tips to warning signs and
posters, to chemical cabinets to tires.
Posters
A set of three laminated posters
containing graphic images and text in English and
Spanish instructing 1) proper use of field toilets,
2) proper disposal of used toilet paper, and 3)
proper hand washing.
Fruits, Vegetables, and Food Safety: Health and
Hygiene on the Farm
Training Video:
This
15-minute video offers guidance to workers on proper
handwashing and toilet use, with emphasis on how
their health affects fresh fruits and vegetables.
Available in DVD and VHS format, each video contains
the English and Spanish version. A teaching and
training guidance aids with discussion after the
video to enhance the educational effectiveness of
this training tool.
