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Sampling Plan White Paper
Outline
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Objectives scope audience
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Description of the challenge
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Considerations in field sampling
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Considerations in developing a sampling plan
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Recommendations for a sampling plan
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For routine sampling
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For cause (suspected contamination)
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Alternative sampling procedures
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Research needs
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Working Group Field Trip
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Participants of Fresh Produce Sampling Plan Working Group
toured Salinas Valley produce fields and processing facilities
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Team observed in‐field sampling and harvesting activities, and
processing / packaging of fresh and bagged products
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Products included leafy greens and strawberries
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Tour organized by David Gombas, United Fresh, and hosted by
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Church Brothers
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Naturipe Berry Growers
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Earthbound Farm
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Dole Fresh Vegetables
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