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The New Food Safety Law and What It Means for N.H.

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After many years of debate, the federal Food Safety Modernization Act is finally coming to local farms and producers. The goal is to reduce outbreaks of food-borne illnesses such as Salmonella or Listeria. We'll find out how it aims to do that and what it might mean for farmers in New Hampshire.

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We'll also hear from Alexis Simpson, Democratic Representative from Exeter and Board Member of NOFA-NH. She is on the House Environment and Agriculture Committee. 

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