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This guide is designed as an annotated bibliography to help you discover the resources you need to develop successful food safety plans and practices, including good agricultural practices (GAPs), risk management planning, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

A two-page guide to essential information about farm insurance for the small-scale beginning farmer.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. This guide will help you answer:

- What are GAPs and why are they important?

- What should I expect during the audit process?

- How do I develop a food safety plan?

- How do I navigate the USDA's GAP & GHP Audit Verification Checklist?

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide, you will learn about: production risk; marketing risk; financial risk; worker risk; legal risk; strategies to manage risk.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide you will leanr about: when toharvest fresh vegetables; post-harvest handling and food safety; preparing produce for market.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide you will learn about: types of FSA loans explained; step-by-steo instructions; preparing your application; how to prepare a business plan for aloan application; resources and contact information; definitions of common terms.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide, you will learn about: Purpose of the End of Season Survey; Step-by-Step Instructions to complete the survey; Contact information for the USDA.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide you will learn about: Choosing a market; Applying to sell at a market; Designing your market displays; Setting prices; Making sales; Keeping records.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide you will learn about: Who can apply; Parts of the EQIP application; How to apply; Uses of EQIP money; Resources and Contact information.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide you will learn about: Eligibility for the Conservation Stewardship Program; How to apply; Benefits and requirements; How to seek technical assistance.