October 15, 2007

ISSUE 1188

LABOR DEPARTMENT’S WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION SCHEDULES SEMINARS

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, will work together to develop and deliver statewide food safety educational materials and training for agricultural producers and workers.

The goal of the Food Safety Partnership Program is to enhance the safety and competitiveness of Florida specialty crops. The multiyear program received a $253,000 Specialty Crop Block Grant from the USDA.

The training and materials, to be printed in English and Spanish, will be provided statewide by Florida extension professionals to producers, field workers, packers and repackers of fresh fruits and vegetables.