BRIDGING THE GAPs FROM THE FARM TO THE TABLE Food safety is
everybody’s business. These videos are available as an
English/Spanish DVD which is presented in two parts. The first
part gives an overview of fresh produce safety handling
guidelines called Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs),
highlighting some N.C. production areas. The second part, Wash
Your Hands: For the Kids, educates farm workers and children on
the importance of hand-washing hygiene and gives guidance on
proper hand-washing techniques. N.C. Fresh Produce Safety Good
Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training Curriculum This tiered
educational program will help growers address and minimize
commodity-specific risks, adapt to a changing marketplace and
improve profitability. The first two tiers focus on Good
Agricultural Practices (GAPs), including what it takes to obtain
GAPs certification and managing risks from field to market.
Cooperative Extension agents can use the curriculum to train
growers to minimize fresh produce safety risks. Unity ID lo