Search Results for: Center for Produce Safety
Findings from romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak; FDA’s plans
Earlier this year, the U.S. experienced the largest E. coli O157:H7 outbreak the country has seen in the last decade, leaving hundreds sick and clai... READ MORE »
Researching, teaching, growing, Homefield Farm operates seamlessly
Virginia Tech senior Riley Golski doesn’t look at the dining hall’s green beans the same way he did as a freshman. A geography major at the uni... READ MORE »
AgSharks Competition won by agtech startup
Augean Robotics walked away from Western Growers’ AgSharks Competition Oct. 30 with a $250,000 equity investment offer, as well as access to farm ac... READ MORE »
Creating a fall community tradition through your market
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1085"] Helen and Dave’s business grew over the years. USDA photo courtesy of Pumpkinland.[/caption] Twent... READ MORE »
Colorado group seeks product pitches for annual conference
The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) is asking creators of technology that will benefit Colorado produce growers to submit p... READ MORE »
Help for growers included in Hurricane Michael assistance
To help residents, farmers and ranchers affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has direct... READ MORE »
PMA board to be led by industry veteran David Marguleas
The 2018-2019 Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Board of Directors took office Oct. 17 during PMA’s 2018 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo in Orl... READ MORE »
Florida Postharvest Horticulture Tour planned for March 4-8
The 30th annual Florida Postharvest Horticulture Tour, scheduled for March 4-8, 2019, brings participants “up-close and personal” to learn how fr... READ MORE »
Hurricane Michael’s approach places USDA at the forefront
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses potentially impacted by Hurricane... READ MORE »
SE Regional Fruit, Vegetable Conference set for Savannah
The SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference returns to Savannah, Ga. this January 10-13, 2019. In 2018, the educational event and trade show hos... READ MORE »
