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The Power of Modeling and Data Sharing

In the evolving landscape of agriculture, ensuring the food safety of produce is a top priority for growers. As the industry experiences technological advancements, the integration of modeling and data-sharing can be a vital and powerful tool to assess and mitigate risk in growing, packing, processing, and shipping produce. A collaborative approach must be adopted to create a sense of community…

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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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FSMA Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Resources

On May 6, 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: Future-Proof Your Farm: Innovative Soil Health Strategies Webinar

Join us for a webinar hosted by the Western Growers Association, featuring Gus Plamann, Senior Agronomist, and Taniell Liepner, Business Development Associate at Biome Makers. This webinar will explore how biological soil analysis and application can shape fertility planning for reduced input selection strategies. Biome Makers' unique approach integrates DNA sequencing, a global soil…

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Western Growers Science: Exploring Data Science Basics & Leveraging Your Data

Join our webinar, where we will dive into key concepts and practical strategies on how to leverage your data. This webinar will unpack data science fundamentals, clarifying common terms and providing industry insights on how to best leverage data for food safety. Details Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:00am – 11:00am Virtual Webinar Register Here

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2024 LGMA Amendment Process Update: Priority Setting

During the month of February, Western Growers facilitated the California LGMA priority setting process. The priority setting process consisted of five main steps: Selection of the Priority Setting Committee: A committee of nine participants, representing California, Arizona, LGMA staff, industry and academia, was chosen to lead the priority setting process. Topic Submission: 11…

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Takeaway Facts from the 2022 Census of Agriculture

On February 13, 2024, the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the 2022 Census of Agriculture.  The census─which been taken and released every five years since 1997─is a complete count of US farms and ranches and the people who operate them. In 2022, the response rate was reported as 61%. The data is now available on the NASS website (2022 Census). Here are a…

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