USDA to host webinar on updates to the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices

Date March 11, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will hold a webinar on the updates to the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and GAP Plus+ audit standards.

USDA GAP and GAP+ Updates Webinar
April 5 at 1 p.m. ET
Registration

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.

The USDA Harmonized GAP and GAP Plus+ audit standards will be updated to align with the Produce GAPs Harmonized Combined Standard. Updates will include:

• Adding more consistent language and reducing redundancy.
• New requirements relating to water treatment, recall program, soil amendments, and maintenance.

For more information on the updates to the standards or the webinar, contact Jill Dunlop, AMS Audit Services Branch, at Jill.Dunlop@usda.gov.