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Have you gone through the Produce Safety Alliance training for the Produce Safety Rule? If so,
now is your chance to find out if your farm is ready for an inspection. The New Jersey Department
of Agriculture (NJDA) and the Rutgers On-Farm Food Safety Team are collaborating to perform
assessments on any farm who has gone through the PSR training. This is free and confidential
for your operation. One member from each team will walk around the farm with you and help you
decide whether any changes may be required to pass an inspection. The team will leave with
you a list of the top three or four items considered most important. All notes taken during the visit
will be left with you and nothing will be photographed. This is your opportunity to get a firsthand
assessment about what you need to do before inspectors show up.
The best time for the team to visit is when the farm is getting close to harvest, so they can assess
practices from field production through packing. The assessment will take approximately two hours
depending on the size of operation.
To schedule a review contact NJDA at 856-839-3388 or email fvinspection@ag.nj.gov.