Video: Farmers Learn About New Law

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Verona, Mississippi (WCBI) – Local farmers have a chance to comment on a new law that could impact many local agriculture related businesses.

The Mississippi State University North Mississippi Research and Extension Center in Verona hosted a workshop Monday focusing on changes to a US Food and Drug Administration law known as the Food Safety Modernization Act.

That legislation was signed into law more than three years ago by President Barack Obama and it introduces new rules to help prevent contamination of fresh fruits and vegetables during growing, harvesting, packing and holding.

Organizers say the law is not meant to be burdensome, but is designed to better protect the public

“By asking the growers and producers to adapt and implement this kind of regulations, they will ensure that the fruits and vegetables that are consumed by the consumers are safe,” said MSU Assistant Professor of Food Sciences Dr. Barakat Mahmoud.

The public can comment on the proposed revisions to the law through December 15th.