Food Safety Plan

Having a food safety plan helps small farmers protect their customers, reduce the risk of costly recalls or crop losses, and build trust with buyers and local markets. It creates clear, simple steps for preventing contamination—like sanitation, proper handling, and record-keeping—so problems are easier to spot and fix quickly. That reliability can open doors to restaurants, schools and wholesale buyers who require standards, and it often saves time and money by preventing waste and liability issues.

Here is a link for “Tools for Writing a Farm Food Safety Plan” from Penn State Extension with valuable resources and templates to help you get started.