September 7, 2022

In this Issue:

• Produce Safety Training
• Food Business Workshop
• Farmer's Market Corner
• Arkansas Farm to School job posting

Join us for our last Produce Safety Training of the year!

We're excited to offer another remote training on October 11th and 12th, from 8 am to 12:30 pm each day.

Who should attend:

Anyone who grows, harvests, packs and handles fresh fruits and vegetables.

Why you should attend:

On-farm food safety practices are vital in the produce industry. Many farms are now required to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. This training will educate growers on the Produce Safety Rule.

What you receive:

Upon completion of this training, participants receive a certificate satisfying the requirement 112.22(c) in the Produce Safety Rule.

Food Business Workshop

Interested in learning more about creating a food business or how to turn fresh fruits and vegetables into shelf-stable products?

Join us for this virtual workshop!

Farmer's Market Corner

How to become a vendor at an Arkansas Farmer's Market

Click below to read advice from our team's Rip Weaver on getting started as a vendor at local Famer's Markets in Arkansas.

Already a vendor? This article has some great tips for staying active in the off-season as well!

Looking for a Farmer's Market or Local Food and Producers

near you? It's not too late!

Arkansas Farm to School

is Hiring!

"The State School Garden Manager is a full-time position located within Little Rock, Arkansas. The State School Garden Manager will provide full-time support and technical assistance to schools, develop farm to school resources, host webinars and trainings, manage two school garden grant programs, and lead planning efforts on the first Arkansas Farm to School Institute."

"The State Local Procurement Manager is a part-time grant funded position, available for one year with potential extension based on funding. The State Local Procurement Manager will provide technical assistance to school food service departments and farmers, develop farm to school resources, host webinars and trainings, and lead the Arkansas Taste Test Grant Program and Harvest of the Season promotional program."

Useful Links

• Free soil testing is offered in every county in Arkansas!
• Financial Assistance through USDA's Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program (FSCSC)
• Arkansas Water Resources Center - Water Quality Lab