Healthy Food Playbook: Safe Practices for Community Farms
TL;DR: This guide offers best practices for community gardens and farms to ensure food safety from planting to harvest and beyond.
- Implement safe agricultural practices.
- Handle fruits and vegetables safely post-harvest.
- Develop a comprehensive food safety plan.
- Prioritize health standards in food production.
Why it matters: Implementing these guidelines can prevent foodborne illnesses, build community trust, and ensure the long-term viability of community food initiatives.
Do this next: Review your current garden practices against the provided food safety plan template and identify areas for improvement.
Recommended for: Community garden managers, urban farmers, and food safety coordinators looking for comprehensive guidelines to ensure safe and healthy food production.
This resource from the Healthy Food Playbook offers guidance on safe agricultural practices for community gardens and farms, including field practices, post-harvest fruit and vegetable handling, and a sample food safety plan. It supports implementation of community-based food production with emphasis on health and safety standards.