Rock Steady Hygiene and Sanitation Practices

This document is the hygiene and sanitation practices outlined by Rock Steady Farm & Flowers for their 2020 season. Rock Steady Hygiene & Sanitation Practices
Food Safety Focus Group: CSA/Farmshare Distribution during COVID-19 w/ D. Rooney

D. Rooney shares practices and procedures taking place at her farm in New York and how to approach food safety during COVID-19. Join us for topics on produce safety from state laws, CSA shares, and farmer mental health and wellbeing. Focus Group Recording Focus Group Transcript Focus Group Resources: And, yes, wax […]
Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting

This guide from the University of Vermont Extension breaks down the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting for produce farmers. UVM Ext’s Guide to Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfection
Produce Safety Case Study: Mountain Roots Produce

We talked to Mike Nolan of Mountain Roots Produce in Mancos, CO about their (relatively) new packhouse. He shared with us the building logistics and all the considerations that went into the design.
Tipsheet for Selecting a Sanitizer

This tipsheet from the Produce Safety Alliance will help growers decide whether or not to use a sanitizer and, if choosing to use one, how to choose an adequate sanitizer for their operation. Selecting a Sanitizer Tipsheet