— from Angie Freeman Shephard for WSU Extension —
You may have heard about a new federal regulation impacting produce farms that is focusing on food safety. If you have questions, you’re not alone. Come learn about the new produce safety rule, criteria for farms to be exempt from compliance with the rule and modified requirements for farms selling primarily direct to consumers, restaurants, and retailers.
Faith Critzer WSU Associate Professor & Produce Safety Extension Specialist will describe the regulation and answer your specific questions about your operation.
Two workshops will be held. The first is on San Juan Island May 30 9 am. to 11 a.m. at the WSU San Juan County Extension office at 221 Weber Way, Friday Harbor. The second is on Lopez Island May 31 8:30 to 10:30 am. or contact Angie Freeman Shephard at angie.freeman@wsu.edu , 360-370-7664 for call in details.
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