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Risk management help set for underserved, small-scale producers
The USDA is investing up to $2 million in cooperative agreements this year for risk management education and training programs that support historical... READ MORE »
SE Regional Conference helps producers move forward
After a virtual conference in 2021, the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference was excited to be back in Savannah this year, Jan. 6-9, for ... READ MORE »
Food safety outreach grant of $300,000 received by Alabama Extension System
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded the Alabama Cooperative Extension System with a $300,000 food safety grant... READ MORE »
Food safety grant goes to Alabama Cooperative Extension
Food safety and processing issues can present big challenges to small farmers as they diversify their operations. The Alabama Cooperative Extension Sy... READ MORE »
Work of industry volunteers saluted by PMA and Center for Growing Talent
During the “Recognizing the Best Part of PMA” Virtual Town Hall held on Oct. 27, Produce Marketing Association and Center for Growing Talent annou... READ MORE »
Onions recalled from ProSource Produce LLC and Keeler Family Farms
The FDA, along with Centers for Disease Control and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg... READ MORE »
Study targets dust’s role in potential produce cross-contamination
Researchers have conducted significant research into the role of water in foodborne outbreaks and to a lesser extent, soil’s contribution, but the p... READ MORE »
Food safety outreach, training and education gets $10M from NIFA
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced Sept 29 an investment of $10 million for 21 grants to develop and implement food safety... READ MORE »
Webinars featured during 2021 National Farm Safety and Health Week
Agriculture is known as one of the most dangerous industries in America and abroad. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Hea... READ MORE »
Quality, increased safety, reduced energy in food freezing concept
Shifting to a new food freezing method could make for safer and better quality frozen foods while saving energy and reducing carbon emissions, accordi... READ MORE »
