Cleaning and Sanitation Workshop August 21, 2025 - From Issue: 760 By: Sarah Hanson Read More Keeping produce safe and meeting buyers’ and regulatory expectations starts with strong cleaning and sanitation practices. Farms that implement proper procedures not only protect public health but also improve efficiency[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety
National Needs Assessment Offers Guidance to Tailor On-farm Food Safety Education for Military Veteran Farmers August 8, 2025 - From Issue: 759 By: Autumn Stoll and Yaohua (Betty) Feng Read More Food safety education is most effective when it is customized to meet the unique needs of its intended audience. A one-size fits all approach is not appropriate, especially when working[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Education Food Safety
Understanding Farm Decision-Making: Insights from the 2024-2025 Producer Survey June 26, 2025 - From Issue: 756 By: Yaohua (Betty) Feng and Autumn Stoll Read More Small and medium-sized vegetable farms face unique challenges balancing profitability with sustainable production practices and food safety requirements. To better understand how these farmers navigate complex decision-making processes, the Soil[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Consumers Food Safety
Understanding the Impact of Organic Matter on Free Available Chlorine (FAC) Concentration in Postharvest Water April 18, 2025 - From Issue: 751 By: Hansel A. Mina, Diana V. Sarria and Amanda J Deering Read More Introduction Ensuring the microbial safety of fresh produce is a critical step in preventing foodborne illnesses and safeguarding public health. Fresh produce is often exposed to contaminants during various stages[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety
Ensuring Food Safety in Produce Drying: Best Practices for Handling, Preparation, and Dehydration April 3, 2025 - From Issue: 750 By: Autumn Stoll and Yaohua (Betty) Feng Read More Drying produce can be an attractive technique for adding value to your crop, reducing waste, and diversifying the products offered to consumers. The process of dehydrating produce extends shelf life[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Processing Food Safety
Safety Considerations of Freeze-dried Foods: Learnings From the Consumer Food Safety Education Webinar Series March 11, 2025 - From Issue: 749 By: Suyapa F. Rojas and Yaohua (Betty) Feng Read More Numerous educators and extension volunteers took advantage of the annual Summer School for Consumer Food Safety Education program. The 2024 speakers of the second webinar session were Carla Schwan, an[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety Freeze-Dried Foods
Application of GMPs for the Cottage Food Industry: Learnings From the Consumer Food Safety Education Webinar Series February 20, 2025 - From Issue: 748 By: Suyapa F. Rojas and Yaohua (Betty) Feng Read More The Summer School for Consumer Food Safety Education is an annual program that conducts continual consumer food safety training for educators and extension volunteers through expert-led presentations. This program serves[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety Good Manufacturing Practices
Safe Produce Indiana Welcomes New Team Member October 17, 2024 - From Issue: 746 By: Scott Monroe, Amanda J Deering and Tari Gary Read More On October 1, the Safe Produce Indiana team welcomed Katheryn Parraga as its newest team member. Katheryn will serve as a Food Safety Research and Outreach Specialist in the Department[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety New Hire
Food Safety Considerations for Postharvest Handling of Produce July 24, 2024 - From Issue: 741 By: Scott Monroe, Tari Gary and Amanda J Deering Read More Harvest season is easily one of the busiest and craziest times of the year. Crops are being harvested, packed, shipped, and sold against a backdrop of perishability, weather, and ever-changing[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety Harvesting and Postharvest
Food Safety Considerations for Vegetable Farms June 28, 2024 - From Issue: 739 By: Tari Gary and Amanda J Deering Read More Intense heat and long days serve as a reminder that we are officially in the heart of Summer, where Indiana consumers rush to grocery stores and farmers markets to purchase[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety
