The 2025 LGMA Approved Guidelines Amendment Process

Western Growers supports the continuous improvement of the LGMA-approved leafy green food safety guidelines and facilitates a yearly systematic amendment process.

Starting in 2022, the “Priority Setting Committee,” established by the LGMAs, is responsible for assessing annual priorities. At the beginning of each year, the Priority-Setting Committee sets the topic(s) for the remainder of the year.

The Comment Period is Now Open for the Water Section (Issue 6)

Important Documents – Working Draft

The working draft below includes proposed updates to the LGMA metrics, shown in tracked changes. These updates were developed based on recommendations from subject matter experts (SMEs) and extensive discussions within the Water Working Group.

This draft reflects the outcome of a process spanning more than 15 meetings. We welcome your review and encourage you to provide any comments or feedback.

Working Draft: 2026.04.08 Current Working DRAFT_LGMA Ag water metrics amendments

Supplemental Documents:

Below are the supplemental documents referenced in the working draft. Appendix A items will be incorporated into Appendix A once the metrics are finalized and approved.

Rationale Document: 2026.04.09 Water Metrics Updated Rationale Document -For Comments

Well Assessment Checklist for Appendix A: 2026.04.07 Well Assessment Checklist for Appendix A -For Comments

Well Inventory Form for Appendix A: 2026.04.09 Appendix A Supplement- Well Inventory Form

Well Inspection Priority Table for Appendix A:  2026.04.06 Scheduling priority for well inspections for inclusion in Appendix A

Participate in the Process

If you are interested in summitting comments to for the proposed working drafts, follow these submission guidelines:

1. Download the “Working Draft” under Important Document
2. Use the Word function “New Comment” to provide details on how the proposed change will enhance food safety, along with the rationale behind the change
3. When you are ready to submit please submit your document by clicking on “Submit a Comment” button below. This will take you to a form where you can attach a new version of the working draft with your comments.

Note: We are only accepting proposals that follow the above steps. Comment should be submitted as a word document, scientific rationale should be included for comments submitted. 

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