Contaminated irrigation water is suspected to have played a role in recent
outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. Assessing the microbial quality of water
used in produce growing operations is an important practice for farmers
to understand food safety risks, comply with regulations, and prevent
foodborne illness. This workshop will cover why and how to sample
agricultural water for food safety. It will also provide an update on the current
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) provisions related to water.
Presenter:
Lisa McKeag (she/her) is an educator with the UMass Extension Vegetable
Program. She works with commercial vegetable growers throughout
Massachusetts on topics such as Integrated Pest Management and Produce
Safety, including understanding and meeting the requirements of the Food
Safety Modernization Act.
This workshop recording comes from the 2022 Northeast Organic Farming Association/ Massachusetts chapter (NOFA/Mass) Winter Conference. Visit nofamass.org to learn more and become a member.