From planting to distribution, fresh produce can be contaminated by humans, water, animals,
soil, equipment, and the environment. Produce growers play an essential role in managing …

Surface water environments are inherently heterogenous, and little is known about variation
in microbial water quality between locations. This study sought to understand how microbial …

Production of value-added foods is of growing interest to small-scale produce growers.
However, previous studies reported that they lack sufficient food safety awareness and have …

The Produce Safety Alliance grower training has been offered since 2016. Prior to the
pandemic, the course was offered exclusively in‐person. During the pandemic, trainers were …

A broad understanding of community member food safety priorities in the fresh produce
supply chain does not currently exist. This information is essential to improve food safety …

The objective of this study was to determine whether there was knowledge gain and
behavioral change by produce growers within the North Central Region (NCR) of the United …

In this article we examine the adoption of food safety practices among produce growers in
the south and discuss implications of food safety regulations in the US Produce growers …

Most military veteran farmers engage in small-scale farming. They struggle to balance
making a profit and handling food safety regulatory requirements. This study evaluated …

Extension materials that are sensitive to changing demographics and culture increase
relevance and compliance with food safety practices. Produce safety extension materials …

On-Farm Readiness Review Tool and Training Curriculum to Help Farmers Assess Their
Readiness to Comply with the FSMA Produce Saf Page 1 November/December Food …