Unlock the path to market access and build trust with your buyers by mastering the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification process.
Whether you are a small-scale family farm or a expanding commercial operation, navigating food safety regulations can feel overwhelming. Filling in the GAPs: A Guide to Good Agricultural Practices Certification is designed to demystify the audit process, break down complex requirements into actionable steps, and give you the confidence to achieve certification.
Led by Sydney Bollinger, a 2026 graduate of the Master of Arts in Food Studies program at Chatham University and CRAFT's Resource and Education Program Coordinator.
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Introduction to CRAFT and Course
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GAP Introduction
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Comparing GAP Audit Options
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Understanding the Audit Process
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Reviewing the GAP checklist
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- Using the GAP Checklist (0:57)
- Audit Scope (1:48)
- General Questions (1:48)
- Part 1: Farm Review (0:38)
- Part 2: Field Harvest and Field Packing Activities (0:47)
- Part 3: House Packing Facility (0:32)
- Part 4: Storage and Transportation (0:34)
- Part 5: Preventive Food Defense Procedures (0:22)
- Audit Scope Review (0:54)
Developing a Food Safety Plan
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Starting Your Application
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