Clean Start Food Safety Program | Iowa Valley Resource Conservation & Development

The Clean Start program is a free, five month coaching program intended to help beginning farmers understand and implement food safety best practices on their own farm. Program coaches will work one-on-one with participants each month, culminating in the creation of a personalized Food Safety Plan. Please view the Clean Start Food Safety Program Syllabus for further details.

To apply, click the application button below. Applications are now being accepted until Monday, July 12th 2021.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge/comfort with Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations and USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification
Assessment of your farm’s operation as it relates to food safety best practices
Creation of a Food Safety Plan and traceability system for your farm

Program participation includes:

$2000 stipend to purchase and implement food safety equipment and/or supplies for your farm
Microsoft Surface Go tablet pre-installed w/ Microsoft Office and FarmTabs (Iowa Valley RC&D’s food safety software)
Label printer