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Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
2625 North Loop Drive, Suite 2430
Ames, Iowa 50010
Telephone: 515-294-9483
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Happy Thanksgiving! We hope everyone has safe travels and gets to enjoy time with friends and family today!![]()
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One of our favorite things about Thanksgiving is all of the delicious #pie!! ![]()
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They always remind us of the producers that grew the fruit and veggies to make them possible, so we are especially thankful for them!![]()
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What's your favorite part about #Thanksgiving?
📅 SAVE THE DATE 📅![]()
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Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Courses are coming!![]()
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The first opportunity to complete this training is December 15, 2022.![]()
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This course is a great way to satisfy the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. It will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. ![]()
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This training is led by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, South Dakota State University Extension, the University of Nebraska Extension, and North Dakota State University Extension.![]()
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To register visit go.iastate.edu/WG8GXY![]()
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To see the full list of PSA Grower Training opportunities coming up visit go.iastate.edu/JBBCHI
❗ Attention specialty crop producers in Iowa ❗![]()
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If you're looking to make any on-farm food safety improvements, you may qualify for this Produce Safety Cost-Share Program, so be sure to check it out through the link below!Practical Farmers of Iowa is offering a cost-share program for those seeking to make on-farm food safety improvements!![]()
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You qualify if:![]()
🍓 You are a specialty crop producer in #iowa ![]()
🍓 You have current FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) Training Certification![]()
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Applications are due by December 15, 2022.![]()
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You can see the full list of program requirements and apply today by visiting go.iastate.edu/R8T85Q![]()
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#helpingfarmers #agriculture