While many producers are already taking precautions to ensure food safety on farm, the FSFP program provides the opportunity to demonstrate to consumers how you produce food safely. With the help of the training session and the Good Production Practices (GPP) manual, you will have the tools to anticipate problems and develop troubleshooting techniques to reduce risks. You will also be responsible for maintaining a simple record-keeping system to monitor and document the effectiveness of your actions.

For a sheep producer who is interested in the FSFP program, the first step is to take the initial training course. This can be done by attending a producer workshop, on-line, or by completing the at-home educational materials. The session will introduce you to the principles of food safety and how to control potential food safety hazards on farm. The next step for a producer is implementation of what they’ve learned, followed by an on-farm audit to qualify for formal registration on the program.

Nationally, producers are showing increased interest in the FSFP program, exhibiting their dedication to OFFS in the absence of market drivers. The number of producers inquiring about formal registration with the program is also increasing. The Canadian Sheep Federation strives to continually respond to producer feedback in the development and implementation of this program.

For more information on program scheduling and other details contact:

Lorraine Hall
National Coordinator
519-824-6018
lorraine@cansheep.ca
Food Safe Farm Practices Program Information and On-Line Training