Fresh produce growers should be aware of food safety risks when using water for crop production. This publication provides information regar...
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The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced a new program to help produce growers offset the cost of developing a food safety program. The...
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Foodborne illnesses affect nearly 48 million people on a yearly basis. Food safety is a primary concern not only for consumers but for growe...
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The AgWater Safety program, part of the Alabama Beginning Farmer program, is focused on providing educational assistance and free microbial ...
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Pickles add zip and zest to your meals, snacks, and party refreshments—if they are good pickles. They enhance the flavor of some f...
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Alabama has an abundance of seafood suitable for grilling. Learn techniques for preparing, cooking, and storing Alabama seafood.
On any w...
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Each growing season, producers must decide how and where to sell their crops. Farmers markets, grocery stores, roadside stands, and wholesal...
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Benefits of Produce Safety Training
Produce safety training is not just about produce safety. Implementing practices required by auditors i...
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Drying is the oldest method of preserving vegetables. It is easy and can be the least expensive method too. Most can be stored for 6...
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Learn simple steps you can take at home to keep your food safe and your family healthy.
Few of us today raise the food we eat. That makes...
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Keeping you and your food safe from harmful bacteria can be as simple as washing your hands. But you need to know when to wash and h...
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Of all the methods of preserving food, drying is the simplest. Dried food is preserved by the removal of water. It weighs less and t...
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