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Bridging the GAPs: strategies to improve produce safety, preserve farm diversity and strengthen local food systems

Bridging the GAPs: strategies to improve produce safety, preserve farm diversity and strengthen local food systems This report begins with an overview of existing on-farm food safety policies and programs. It then analyzes the ramifications of existing and proposed protocols, and offers recommendations for improving produce safety while preserving the diversity of farm sizes and production methods present in the U.S. food system.