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Determining What Growers Need to Comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule
Journal of Extension
  • Catherine H Strohbehn, Iowa State University
  • Arlene E. Enderton, Iowa State University
  • Angela M. Shaw, Iowa State University
  • Bridget J. Perry, Iowa State University
  • Jacques Overdiep, Iowa State University
  • Linda Naeve, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
12-1-2018
Abstract

Extension educators have been enlisted to assist farmers in meeting requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule (PSR). Although food safety is a familiar topic for Extension educators, helping farmers learn how to prepare for PSR regulations is new. In this article, we describe a needs assessment conducted in the north central United States according to a modified Delphi approach. Results revealed unique characteristics of farmers in the region, least understood components of the PSR, preferences regarding educational tools, and the need for materials for varied audiences. Our process can be adapted for the purpose of determining how to assist growers in other regions in complying with the PSR.

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This article is published as Strohbehn, C., Enderton, A., Shaw, A., B. Perry, Overdiep, J. ,Naeve, L., 2018. Determining What Growers need to Comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule. Journal of Extension: 56 (7);7RIB1. Posted with permission.

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Journal of Extension
Language
en
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Citation Information
Catherine H Strohbehn, Arlene E. Enderton, Angela M. Shaw, Bridget J. Perry, et al.. "Determining What Growers Need to Comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule" Journal of Extension Vol. 56 Iss. 7 (2018)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/catherine-strohbehn/57/