The Produce Safety program is delivered to Michigan produce growers by Produce Safety Technicians through grant funding by MDARD. Technicians work with produce growers to provide food safety education, facilitate on-farm produce safety practices, and minimize risk of foodborne illnesses. Technicians work with farmers to manage their food safety risks according to the Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR). The PSR is science-based and is verified by a state inspector through the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Technicians will not and cannot provide personal information about your farm to any state inspector.
All services provided by Produce Safety Technicians are voluntary, confidential, free, and open to all produce growers regardless of farm size, income, or product distribution.
Basic services provided by Produce Safety Technicians include:
For more information, visit MDARD's Produce Safety Risk Assessment webpage.
For farmers seeking on-farm produce safety assistance, please contact:
Landen Tetil at landen.mqtcondist@gmail.com or (906)226-8871 ext. 105
Landen covers the entire U.P. for produce safety based on availability and need. Priority scheduling is given to Iron, Baraga, Dickinson, Menominee, Delta, Marquette, and Alger counties. See the technician coverage map below for growers outside the Upper Peninsula.
All services provided by Produce Safety Technicians are voluntary, confidential, free, and open to all produce growers regardless of farm size, income, or product distribution.
Basic services provided by Produce Safety Technicians include:
- Produce Safety Risk Assessment - appropriate for small- to mid-scale farms
- On Farm Readiness Review - appropriate for mid- to large-scale farms
- Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings - satisfies FSMA required training
- Technical advice & tips to manage on-farm risks
- Food Safety Plan writing assistance
- Cost share opportunities
- Other workshops & educational events
For more information, visit MDARD's Produce Safety Risk Assessment webpage.
For farmers seeking on-farm produce safety assistance, please contact:
Landen Tetil at landen.mqtcondist@gmail.com or (906)226-8871 ext. 105
Landen covers the entire U.P. for produce safety based on availability and need. Priority scheduling is given to Iron, Baraga, Dickinson, Menominee, Delta, Marquette, and Alger counties. See the technician coverage map below for growers outside the Upper Peninsula.
upcoming events
Check here often for upcoming workshops, events, and classes offered through the produce safety program.