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Developed by the University of Minnesota Extension Service. Published in 2007 with funding through a partnership agreement between the Minnesota Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (MFVGA) and the United States Department of Agriculture – Risk Management Agency (RMA).

 

 

 

 

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Workbook

Information in this planning workbook and all related pieces including exercises, presentation materials, activities, case studies, and sample plans are presented for educational purposes only. The goal of these materials is to increase awareness and encourage further action and learning by readers and participants. Growers and others using these materials should consult with local experts for specific advice that might be unique to their facility. Local experts include, but are not limited to: your insurer, local emergency managers (city, county), law enforcement, fire department, local building inspectors, health professionals, safety specialists, consultants, and others.

The following workbook chapters are pdf files.

Objectives

Chapter 1. Background and Introduction

Chapter 2. Time, Risk, Hazard & Severity

Chapter 3. Developing Your Plan

Chapter 4. Harkness Farms Emergency Preparedness Plan*

Chapter 5. Employee Preparedness

Chapter 6. Protecting Your Customers and Business from Food-Related Disasters

Chapter 7. Risk and Crisis Communication and videos

Appendices, Links & Resources

*editable Word document Harkness Farms ERP here; you can use to start your own plan.


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