On-Farm Readiness Reviews are Resuming
FDA lifted face-to-face meeting restrictions as of June 5th, so On-Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs) and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule inspections have started up again. Small businesses (average produce sales between $250,000 and $500,000, adjusted for inflation) that are covered by the Produce Safety Rule can expect an initial inspection this year from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Our team at Extension is offering OFRRs to these farms to help them prepare for their inspection. We will come tour the farm, look at food safety practices and give recommendations to improve food safety.