The links below are to the recorded session of the Ag In Uncertain Times September 12^th, 2013 webinar: “The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): Its Impact on Artisan Cheesemakers” Clicking on the icon for either the video or audio-only version will stream the recording to your location. Download and start times will vary depending on your connection speed. Please be patient, as there may be a delay before the video start button appears on the screen.

Sections for this webinar include:

* Introduction and Background information– Moderator Claudia Coles
* Speakers:
   Dennis D’Amico on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): Its Impact on Artisan Cheesemakers
   Lori Babcock on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): Its Impact on Artisan Cheesemakers

Webinar Opening Comments- Moderator Claudia Coles
Dennis D’Amico on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): Its Impact on Artisan Cheesemakers
Lori Babcock on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): Its Impact on Artisan Cheesemakers
Closing comments following speaker presentations
Compilation of the ENTIRE webinar audio

Below are links to the PowerPoint slides presented by today’s speakers addressing the topics:
– The Food Safety Modernization Act—FSMA, a proposed regulation
– What are the proposed changes to FDA’s food safety regulations
– Who will be affected by the changes?
– How can you have an impact on the proposed regulations, providing feedback
– Beyond HACCP—Hazard Analysis and Risk Based Preventive Controls
– How are other practitioners preparing their artisan cheesemaking operations for FSMA?
– Resources available

Presenters include:
  * Dennis D’Amico University of Connecticut Assistant Professor, Animal Sciences
  * Lori Babcock Owner/operator of Tieton Farm & Creamery, located in Tieton Washington
  * Links mentioned in the presentations

Presentation Links:
  * Register for the October 11, 2013 Food Safety Workshop in Seattle, WA
 
  * Guidance for Industry: Necessity of the Use of Food Categories in Food Facility Registrations and Updates to Food Categories
  * Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding Food Facility Registration (Fifth Edition)
  * Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) – Frequently Asked Questions
  * DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration – Establishment, Maintenance, and Availability of Records: Amendment to Record Availability Requirements
 
  * WSDA videos for small scale cheese producers-
Microdairy Production and Marketing 
De Productos Láncteos a Pequeña escala
 
  * Food safety training for small dairy enterprises
http://www.usdairy.com/FoodSafety/Pages/artisanfarmstead.aspx