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June, 2024
Resources: FSMA Final Rule of Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water

On June 24th, 2024, Western Growers, along with the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association and Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association hosted a webinar on FSMA’s Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water. The webinar featured the following expert guest speakers: Kruti Ravaliya from the U.S…

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WG Science: Data Cultivation Workgroup Meetings

Discover the Power of a Data Cultivation Workgroup in the Produce Industry! Join us for a series of virtual meetings that dive into the benefits of establishing a Data Cultivation Workgroup. Enhance your Knowledge of Data: We will start the working group with a series of presentations on how you can leverage your data, with potential applications from other industries. Risk Assessment…

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Western Growers Science: LGMA Amendment Process Webinar

Webinar Discussion on the LGMA Amendment Process Western Growers Science and the LGMA will be hosting a webinar on July 11th at 1:00 PM PT to discuss the proposed changes and comments submitted to the working group during the open comment period (June 3rd to July 2nd). Following the webinar the working group will address the comments and submit proposals to the LGMA technical…

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Comment Period is Open for the Proposed Changes to the LGMA-Approved Metrics

The comment period for the proposed changes to the LGMA-approved metrics related to harvesting equipment sanitation (Issue 8) and a small update to the water section (Issue 6) for alignment with the FSMA final rule on agricultural water will open on Monday, June 3 and close on Tuesday, July 2. To submit your comments: Visit the Leafy Green Guidance website:…

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Western Growers to Host Webinar on FSMA Agricultural Water Rule

In May 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the final rule to amend the agricultural water provision of the produce safety regulation. This update replaces previous criteria and testing requirements with a new regulatory approach emphasizing systems-based assessments to target key contamination risks, including testing in specific circumstances. It mandates timely risk-based…

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Western Growers Science: FSMA Final Rule of Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Webinar

This webinar will provide insights on the implementation of the FDA’s requirements for Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water, featuring expert perspectives from academia, government, and industry. What to expect: Don Stockel from the Produce Safety Alliance will offer an academic perspective. Kruti Ravaliya from the FDA will cover compliance and rule interpretation. Cecilia Mendoza from…

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