Are you familiar with produce safety regulatory inspection requirements? Are you wondering how the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) applies to your farm and food safety practices? Get answers to these questions and more by scheduling a free On-Farm Readiness Review! Produce farms nationwide that are required to comply with the …
Continue ReadingOn November 12, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program (PSP) joined the Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) in Salinas, CA, to host a Spanish-language produce safety training workshop. PSP Environmental Scientist Margaret Castro led the training to discuss the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety …
Continue ReadingCalifornia Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program (PSP) Produce Safety Rule and Outreach Specialist Angela Terrazas presented a webinar Oct. 21, 2025, on what to expect and how to prepare for a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule inspection. The presentation included an overview of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule …
Continue ReadingOn October 6, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program (PSP) joined the Fresno State Smart Farm University Project to present on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule and regulatory produce safety inspections conducted in California. The Smart Farm University Project, led by Fresno State’s Project Coordinator Juan …
Continue ReadingOn September 30, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a constituent update announcing new frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the agricultural water requirements in the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, as well as updated information on how it will implement the pre-harvest agricultural water requirements. The FAQs were developed …
Continue ReadingCDFA Secretary Karen Ross and CDFA Inspection Services Director Natalie Krout-Greenberg partnered with Salinas Valley agriculture leaders earlier this week to host a team of federal food safety officials, led by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Kyle Diamantas. It was an opportunity to spotlight National Food Safety Education Month with a …
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