The New Jersey Department of Agriculture leverages agency and FDA funding to promote farm food safety principles and good agricultural practices through implementation of focused education and outreach programs. The NJDA also maintains inspection programs to ensure that USDA, FDA and Jersey Fresh standards are met or exceeded. Our many roles include oversight and guidance in all areas of agricultural production.
New Jersey continues to be one of the leading states in produce safety. In fact, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture carries out approximately 100 produce safety inspections, educational on farm readiness reviews, and 175 USDA third-party audits annually.
New Jersey Department of Agriculture has strong commitment to food safety theproducenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theproducenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.