FSMA in relation to food chain could mean field to fork trace-ability on animal production and feed sources.
BSE crisis demonstrated the need to control and manage what went into animal feed.
Arguably most of the issues arose from greed of corporations, not actions of the farmer.
FDA had already established a record keeping rule requiring food industry to maintain what they bought from who, and who they sold food to.
As far as farmers? This may be as simple as recording that Farmer Smith bought 2000 small square bales made from the field next to the barn.
Could be as complex as requiring full nutrient management and input records in relation to sales or past historical uses of the land.
1) Hay grown on a field that has been farmed for 40 years and has ammonium nitrate applied.
2) Hay grown on a field that was reclaimed from a former industrial site high in heavy metals and toxins that has had untreated city sewage applied to it.
I wouldn't worry about anything until being forced to do it.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Sunday Drives - by Cowboy. Summer was finally upon us here in Northern Maine. We have two types of industry up here, one being "Forestry" (Wood Products) and the other "Farming" (Potatoes). There is no shortage of farm tractors and equipment around here! I have been restoring old Farm Tractors for the past 6 years, and have found it easier and less expensive to hit all the auctions and purchase whole tractors for parts needed. My wife who works at a local school, and only has weekends and summers off, while on t
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
