These resources have been identified as grower-specific information that will enhance the materials relating to Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). Growers must consider all elements of field production, worker health and safety and packing house sanitation. These areas might include pest control, water quality testing and worker education.
For more GAPs-specific information, visit the GAPs section on this portal.
Small Farm Food Safety, Fresh Produce, Part 4; Farm Map Activity
The University of Florida Extension created this activity to help participants be able to identify potential contamination points in a farm operation.
Farmers Market Resources
Produce Safety at the Farm Market: A Guide for Farmers and Sellers
Ohio State University Extension’s publication on guidelines for farmers and sellers at farmers markets to reduce their foodborne illness likelihood. The guidelines cover transportation, product handling, and sales and display.
From the Field to the Table: Suggested Food Handling Guidelines for Farmers Markets, Fairs, and Festivals
Market Umbrella’s 17-page document which addresses product categories and risk assessment, production, storage, and transportation standards, food sanitation guidelines, and facility requirements for value added foods sold at markets.
Improving the Safety and Quality of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: A Training Manual for Trainers
The University of Maryland has created a 10 page publication for training trainers by providing a broad-based scientific and practical information manual on the safe production, handling, storage, and transport of fresh produce.
Selling Eggs, Meat, and Poultry in North Carolina: What Farmers Need to Know
A NC Cooperative Extension article by Debbie Roos. This article describes the laws which are relevant to any farmers who sell meat, poultry or eggs in North Carolina.
General Guidelines from NCDA&CS Regarding Products Exhibited for sale at Farmers Markets and Curb Markets.
This publication describes all guidelines that are applicable to food products sold at farmers markets and curb markets.
