Agricultural Water Use and Regulations

The video tutorial explains the produce safety rule, focusing on the definition and uses of agricultural water in farming. It covers how water is used in growing, production, and post-harvest activities, emphasizing the importance of compliance with FDA regulations. The tutorial also highlights the distinction between agricultural water and other water types, providing examples of compliance requirements. The program is developed by Food Safety CTS LLC for USDA and Penn State University.

What is the primary focus of the produce safety rule regarding agricultural water?

• To promote the use of recycled water in farming

• To regulate water that contacts produce or food surfaces

• To define water usage in non-agricultural activities

• To ensure water is used efficiently in agriculture

Which of the following is NOT a use of agricultural water in production activities?

• Irrigation using direct application methods

• Drip irrigation in apple farms

• Frost protection

• Preparing crop sprays

During which stage is agricultural water used for washing harvested produce?

• Pre-harvest

• None of the above

• During harvest

• Post-harvest

Which of the following activities is considered a post-harvest use of agricultural water?

• Frost protection

• Irrigation

• Crop spraying

• Ice making

What type of water use is NOT subject to the agricultural water requirements?

• Water used for cooling harvested produce

• Water used for drip irrigation

• Water used for preparing crop sprays

• Water used for washing produce

Which example illustrates non-agricultural water use?

• Water used for washing hands

• Water used for preparing fungicides

• Water used for drip irrigation

• Water used for cooling produce

What is the FDA considering to simplify regarding agricultural water?

• The types of crops that can be grown

• The sources of agricultural water

• The methods of water application

• The agricultural water requirements

When did the FDA propose to extend the compliance dates for agricultural water requirements?

• September 2019

• September 2016

• September 2017

• September 2018

Which produce is excluded from the extended compliance dates proposed by the FDA?

• Leafy greens

• Berries

• Apples

• Sprouts

What should farms check regarding the FDA's proposed changes?

• The compliance states that apply to them

• The amount of water they can use

• The crops they are allowed to grow

• The types of water they use