Are you a farmer, or a customer of our Farmers Markets, or a citizen concerned about your right to buy sustainable, fresh fruits and vegetable? FDA needs to hear from you! Read the commentary from a farmer in this blog post entitled Write to Farm. It will give you food for thought. The comment period deadline is November 13, 2013.
What do the new proposed Food Safety Modernization Act rules mean for farmers, on-farm processors, and food businesses?
The proposed FSMA rules are still in PROPOSED form, which means they are not yet final. FDA is seeking comments from everyone.
Some issues of concern in FSMA are:
– Cost of compliance
– Confusing definitions
– Manure and compost
– Costly water testing standards
For more information, visit sustainableagriculture.net/fsma
