Arizona LFPA Plus Executive Summary
The ‘’Purchase Local Arizona” LFPA/LFPA Plus program in Arizona is implemented by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES), working in collaboration with the Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN) and Pinnacle Prevention.
Alaska LFPA Plus Executive Summary
The Alaska Local Food Purchase Program (ALFPP) will provide more grant funding for purchase of locally grown and produced foods from farmers in Alaska. With new funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation, this project will not only be extended for another full year from the original American Rescue Plan Act funds, but it will allow for the purchase of so much more food from locally sourced farmers to feed the underserved community members that truly need our help.
Alabama LFPA PLUS Executive Summary
The purpose of our project is to create a successful collaboration of distinct but critical parts of the local food system to increase supply, distribution, and demand of specialty crops grown by socially disadvantaged farmers/producers within rural, remote, or underserved communities throughout Alabama.
Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-24-0019
Dates: An in-person meeting will be held on May 15, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central and on May 16, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central. The meeting will be broadcast virtually.
Summary
USDA Harmonized GAP and GAP PLUS+ Standards Webinar Questions and Answers
Below are responses to questions submitted by attendees during the webinar.
General
Q1: Could you please provide a direct link for the summary of changes document
https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/SummaryofChangestotheHarmonizedStandard.pdf
Updates to the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices and GAP Plus+ Audit Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) hosted a webinar on the updates to the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and GAP Plus+ audit standards on April 5, 2024.
These updates become effective May 1, 2024, and will allow AMS’ GAP audit services to remain applicable and relevant for its specialty crops industry customers.
Handbook – Technology Sub-Committee Discussion Paper
Background
The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee has had discussions on technologies in the grain industry and past recommendations around the topic of official use of technology or data driven changes in the official standard.
GIAC Handbook – Hybrid Attendance Discussion Paper
Background
The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee traditionally meets in-person up to two times yearly.