Title: Define food safety.
Course: Applied Agricultural Concepts (18002-II-36) > Section: Applying Principles of Food Safety

Definition should include

- identifying on-farm food safety practices pre- and post-harvest
- identifying local, state, and federal food safety regulations
- following local, state, and federal agency expectations for food safety
- handling and storage based on local, state, and federal agency recommendations
- taking specific steps to ensure food safety for continued use or food access
- identifying safe sources of water and potential contamination hazards.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What local, state, and federal agencies establish food safety recommendations?
- What determines the procedures for safely handling foods?
- What may result from improper handling of food?
- What practices should be performed on farms before, during, and after harvest to ensure food safety prior to sale and consumption?