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Upcoming webinar - FDA water standards for farm

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The introduction of the FDA's Produce Safety Rule marks a significant shift in agricultural water use requirements. With enforcement starting in 2024, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is offering a webinar to assist farm owners and operators in understanding and preparing for the new regulations. This educational event is set for Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MDT, focusing on compliance strategies for the upcoming growing season. 

The rule's implementation ends the previous leniency granted to farms of all sizes regarding water used during and post-harvest processes. These processes are crucial for ensuring produce safety, from harvesting to packing and transporting. The webinar aims to demystify the regulations set forth in subpart E of the Produce Safety Rule, which emphasizes the proper testing, treatment, and monitoring of agricultural water. 

Designed to adopt an "educate while we regulate" stance, the webinar seeks to empower farmers with the knowledge to navigate the inspection process successfully. It will cover the intricacies of the water requirements and what farmers can expect during inspections. This initiative underscores the importance of preparedness and the value of proactive engagement with regulatory standards. 


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Discover the importance of fire prevention safety practices when operating Bobcat equipment for the machine and operator.

Join Summer Peters and Everette Boehm, who are Product Safety and Compliance Engineers at Bobcat, as they take you through a few topics around fire prevention, hazards and safety practices including:
1. Fire Hazards
2. Fluid Leaks
3. Electrical Faults
4. Debris Management
5. Safe Refueling Practices
6. Fire Extinguisher Ownership
7. Emergency Preparedness

The importance of regular maintenance and daily inspections are emphasized to reduce excessive wear, early failure, and minimize fire hazards.

Learning these safety practices about fire prevention will help keep your machine running safely and efficiently on the job site, to help you accomplish more.