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Produce Safety Articles
Find up-to-date news articles and fact sheets written by Produce Safety Technicians and MSU Extension Educators
Growing Safe Food: A Great Resolution for Every Farm
As we step into another new year, it’s the perfect time to reaffirm your farm’s commitment to food safety. Regardless of your farm’s...
Micah Hutchison
Jan 7

Risk, Risk, Hazard!
On-farm hazards and their food-safety risks
Landen Tetil
Dec 12, 2024

Could you, Would you… Should you?
Let’s talk about reuse on the farm. Using (and reusing) what you’ve got is a great mentality on any successful farm. It’s important to be...
Landen Tetil
Nov 15, 2024

Risks in Controlled Environment Agriculture Growing
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) utilizes technology to create a climate controlled indoor growing space. Farms that practice CEA...
Patrick Gordon
Feb 2, 2024


CEA Irrigation Systems
Image source: https://www.loftygreens.ca/index.php/hydroponic-systems/ When we think of hydroponics, we probably think of water, but are...
Landen Tetil
Jan 19, 2024


Microgreens – what do growers need to know?
Microgreens are a popular specialty crop that is popular among consumers, restaurants, and retailers across the State of Michigan. With...
Micah Hutchison
Dec 22, 2023
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