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Good Handling Practices


USDA Grants Helping the Specialty Crop Industry Reach Food Safety Goals

July 21, 2016 Charles W. Parrott, Deputy Administrator, AMS Specialty Crops Program

Across the country, farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops - or specialty crops - are being asked to be certified in USDA’s voluntary audit program, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). From restaurants and hotels to schools and institutions...

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These "GAPs" in the Produce Industry Make for Safer Food Choices

July 14, 2016 Elanor Starmer, Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator

July is the height of summer grilling season and throughout the month USDA is highlighting changes made to the U.S. food safety system over the course of this Administration. For an interactive look at USDA’s work to ensure your food is safe, visit the USDA Results project on Medium.com and read...

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