Get a whole-farm approach covering all aspects of food safety of crop and livestock production. These good agricultural practices will help you to:
Use these frequently asked questions to answer your questions related to communicable diseases, including COVID-19 and on-farm food safety.
Use these practices to address your risks, determine if written practices are needed and what records are to be kept:
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Producers are responsible for complying with all relevant federal, provincial and municipal legislation and bylaws that deal with the production of food. Referring to these guides and practices is not a substitute for reference to the legislation itself.
Use the support tools, how-to guide, templates and examples for writing practices. These examples can be used as is or modified to suit your needs. Get advice on how to deliver effective food safety training.
Keep track of which good agricultural practice applies to your operation, what written practices and records are required, and which training needs should be addressed. Checklist to identify your food safety risks and implement your practices.
These organizations have good information on identifying risks:
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