Arizona LGMA

Arizona and California LGMA Programs Introduce Environmental Risk Assessment Tool to Help Leafy Greens Farmers

September 13, 2023 PRO*ACT

Today the Arizona and California LGMA food safety programs announced the availability of a new food safety tool to aid growers and shippers as they assess risk in the crop production environment.  This assessment looks at various risks both on the ranch that the farmer controls and on land adjacent to the crop production area. …

Arizona LGMA Updates Food Safety Standards for 2022/2023 Growing Season

September 21, 2022 Arizona Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement

The Arizona LGMA Food Safety Committee has approved multiple changes to the food safety standards (also known as metrics) that all Arizona LGMA members must adhere to.  The changes went into effect September 16, 2022, and Arizona Department of Food and Agriculture auditors will begin verifying compliance in November when harvest starts for the 2022/2023 season.   …