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Food Safety in Farm-to-Table Operations
A basket of just-picked greens, a wheel of cheese still warm from the vat, bread fresh from the oven. A Note on the Term “Farm-to-Table”...

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7 days ago3 min read


AskHACCP: Opening a Café, Cured Meat Production, Local Butchery, Market, or Retail Store
What Licenses You Actually Need Thinking about launching a butcher shop, café, market, or retail store? Whether you are producing cured...

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Aug 135 min read


Case Study: Dave the Butcher & AgriForaging Compliance Services
Dave and Melissa of Dave the Butcher, owners of Dave the Butcher located in Beacon, NY.

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Aug 113 min read


Salt, Smoke, and Paperwork
When the Inspector Meets the Ancestor: Why I Defend Old-World Food with New-World Compliance A Field Series by Nicole Day, AgriForaging...

Nicole E. Day
Jul 253 min read


AskHACCP: ROP + Sous Vide: What Triggers a Variance (and When You Need a HACCP Plan)
Vacuum packaging and sous vide cooking are widely used to preserve food, extend shelf life, and streamline kitchen flow. But there is a...

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Jul 173 min read


Case Study: Building a Shared-Use Food Hub with Full NYS Compliance - Tri-Corner F.E.E.D.
Client: Tri-Corner F.E.E.D. (Food, Equity, Education, and Distribution) Location: 50 South Center Street, Millerton, NY 12546 Contact:...

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Jul 103 min read


From Farm to Table: Best Practices to Protect Food Safety at Every Step
Every stage of the food supply chain, from handling and transportation to storage, carries distinct risks that can impact the safety and...

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Jul 83 min read


AskHACCP: USDA Labeling Rules – What It Takes to Use ‘Pasture-Raised,’ ‘Grass-Fed,’ and ‘Free-Range’
Consumers are paying closer attention than ever to how animals are raised. Labels like “pasture-raised,” “grass-fed,” and “free-range”...

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Jun 205 min read


Sustainable Facility Design for Food Processors: Building with Compliance and the Future in Mind
Sustainability in food production is no longer optional. For processors, sustainable facility design reduces environmental impact and...

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Jun 122 min read


Introducing AgriForaging’s Federally Approved Nutrition Facts Labeling Service
Empowering Small Food Producers with Clarity, Compliance, and Confidence At AgriForaging Compliance Services, we are proud to offer a...

AgriForaging Compliance Services
May 302 min read


Designing for Compliance: What We’ve Learned from Building Slaughterhouses That Work
Designing a slaughterhouse means thinking ahead. Not just about construction, but about compliance, workflow, and the daily reality of...

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May 284 min read


Case Study: AM-PM Farms Butchery & Market – Compliance & Growth Support in South Carolina
Location(s) & Contact: Client: AM-PM Farms Butchery & Market Addresses: Fountain Inn, SC: 3085 Allen Bridge Road, Fountain Inn, SC...

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May 192 min read


HACCP Beyond Meat: Safer Systems for Produce, Dairy, and Shelf-Stable Foods
When people think of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), meat is often the first thing that comes to mind. It’s required...

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May 153 min read


AskHACCP: Where Metal Detection Belongs in Your Bakery or Mill HACCP Plan
Metal fragments are one of the most overlooked hazards in bakery and flour milling operations. When they show up, the consequences can be...

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May 124 min read


Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP): What It Is and Why It Matters
A powerful tool for shelf-life extension, and one of the most tightly regulated. In the world of food safety and product stability, few...

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May 23 min read


Navigating State and Federal Compliance in Food Processing
How to Stay Aligned with Regulatory Requirements and Keep Operations Moving Forward Compliance is not just a formality. It is the...

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Apr 213 min read


Get Ready for Federal Inspections: Preparing Your Facility for Audits
When it comes to food safety, preparation isn’t just good practice — it’s required by law. Federal inspections from agencies like USDA,...

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Apr 72 min read


AskHACCP: What Do Livestock Producers Need to Know Before Launching a Pet Food Brand?
At AgriForaging Food Safety, we’re seeing more and more livestock producers interested in expanding into the pet food space — and for...

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Mar 313 min read


Food Safety in Non-Meat Processing: Critical Practices for Compliance and Quality
When people think about food safety, meat and poultry regulations often come to mind. However, food safety in non-meat processing —...

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Mar 124 min read


Case Study: Moosehead Meats – Navigating USDA Inspection While Upholding Amish Traditions Without Electricity
Location & Contact Client: Moosehead Meats, an Amish-owned USDA-inspected slaughterhouse Location: Smyrna, Maine Founders: Conrad...

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Mar 64 min read
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