Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training – March 11 February 17, 2026 - From Issue: 765 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More The Safe Produce Indiana team will host two Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Trainings in March. An in-person training will be held on Wednesday, March 11, at the Elkhart County Extension Office in[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Education Events Food Safety
Cleaning and Sanitation Workshop – March 25 February 17, 2026 - From Issue: 765 By: Doriane-hans Sossou 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: Education Events Food Safety
Still Time to Register for the Cleaning and Sanitation Workshop – December 9, 2025 November 7, 2025 - From Issue: 764 By: Doriane-hans Sossou Read More Keeping produce safe and meeting the expectations of buyers and regulators starts with strong cleaning and sanitation practices. Farms that implement proper procedures not only protect public health but also[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Events Food Safety Workshop
Cleaning and Sanitation Workshop – December 9 September 25, 2025 - From Issue: 762 By: Doriane-hans Sossou, Tari Gary and Amanda J Deering 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
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
