Produce safety techs offer voluntary, confidential, free Services to all produce growers regardless of farm size, income, or product distribution.
Basic services provided by Produce Safety Technicians include:
For more information about Produce Safety Inspections, here is a helpful article.
For farmers seeking on-farm produce safety assistance, please contact:
Landen Tetil at landen.mqtcondist@gmail.com or (906)226-8871 ext. 105
- 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 Training - 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 about Produce Safety Inspections, here is a helpful article.
For farmers seeking on-farm produce safety assistance, please contact:
Landen Tetil at landen.mqtcondist@gmail.com or (906)226-8871 ext. 105
For farmers growing outside the Upper Peninsula, find your local technician using this map:
upcoming events
Check here often for upcoming workshops, events, and classes offered through the produce safety program.
- September 26th: Local Food Fest Panel Discussion at the Ore Dock Brewery
- October 12th: Marquette Local Food Fest at the Ramada Inn, 4-7pm
- March 19th, 2020: Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training - MSU Extension Office, Negaunee, MI
