From Soils to Safety: Integrating FSMA and Conservation on Diversified Vegetable Farms

Join us for a farm field day at Happy Hollow Farm, LLC. You will have the opportunity to get practical recommendations from Liz Graznak and collaborating partners on how to be good stewards of natural resources and implement practices to grow healthy and safe produce.

You will learn about the laws in the United States that regulate the production of safe and healthy fresh fruits and vegetables. We will talk about the basic principles to identify contamination routes and risks on your farm. You will witness first-hand examples on how the farm minimizes contamination risks to offer safe products to consumers.

You will also learn to identify resource concerns and conservation practices that improve soil, water, animal and plant health, air quality and energy use on a diversified vegetable farm. You will see NRCS-funded EQIP and CSP practices on the ground.You will gain an understanding of the process to apply for technical and financial assistance from NRCS, including the new Regenerative Pilot Program. We will show you additional conservation resources available to you through the Missouri Department of Conservation, local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and the University of Missouri CRCL project. 

This event is made possible thanks to the collaboration between Missouri Farmers Union, Happy Hollow Organic Farm, Missouri Rural Crisis Center, and MU Extension.

In the event of inclement weather, check for an email on Sunday June 7th by noon for additional information. 

Registration fee: $0

For more information contact Dr. Juan Cabrera-Garcia by email jcabrera-garcia@missouri.edu or phone number (573) 882-0567

There is going to be a lot of walking on the farm so wear appropriate clothing, hats, and shoes. This is a certified organic farm, sunscreen and/or bug repellent must be applied before entering the farm or use organic products.

Participant information sharing

This event is co-hosted by MU Extension, Missouri Rural Crisis Center (MRCC), and Missouri Farmers Union (MFU). To support event coordination, evaluation and reporting requirements, participant information will be shared with these collaborating organizations. You will have the option to opt out of information sharing during the registration process.