Contaminated irrigation water is suspected to have played a role in recent outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. Assessing the microbial quality of water used in produce growing operations is an important practice for farmers to understand food safety risks, comply with regulations, and prevent foodborne illness. This workshop will cover why and how to sample agricultural water for food safety. It will also provide an update on the current Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) provisions related to water.

Presenter:

Lisa McKeag (she/her) is an educator with the UMass Extension Vegetable Program. She works with commercial vegetable growers throughout Massachusetts on topics such as Integrated Pest Management and Produce Safety, including understanding and meeting the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

This workshop recording comes from the 2022 Northeast Organic Farming Association/ Massachusetts chapter (NOFA/Mass) Winter Conference. Visit nofamass.org to learn more and become a member.

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