Welcome to "Farmers on FSMA"!

Welcome to "Farmers on FSMA," the national blog devoted solely to farmers' experiences implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 (FSMA). 

What this blog is:

• An open forum for farmers to share what type of operation they run, where they farm, and how FSMA is impacting their operation for better or for worse
• An opportunity for American farmers to learn about colleagues in different parts of the country, to see the differences and the similarities, and to foster an increased pride and camaraderie among our food producers
• A centralized repository of information that will be shared with our Congressional delegates as they evaluate the efficacy of FSMA

What this blog is NOT:

• A political forum.  We love talking politics, but not here.  Please stick to specific ways in which FSMA affects you.
• A venue for personal attacks.  Farmers are considered the salt of the earth.  Let our conduct on this blog reflect that.  This site is about telling your story, not editorializing on the stories of others. 
• A guide for FSMA compliance.  Please contact FDA or your local enforcing body for all questions about FSMA compliance.  The stories shared here are descriptive, not prescriptive.  

One final comment: the blog host reserves the right to remove or edit any post for appropriate language and/or content.  Assume your 10-year-old is reading what you write.  (They probably are!) 

And with that, let the storytelling commence!