Produce Bites
Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety
Produce Bites features MSU Extension Educators, Michigan Produce Safety Technicians, fruit and vegetable growers, and others in the industry to talk about anything and everything related to produce safety. Join us as we discuss how growers are implementing food safety on their farm, challenges relating to food safety, and clarification on certain aspects of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.
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Produce Safety Inspections
Produce Bites
12/04/20 • 12 min
This episode features Kristin Esch and Brent Kreiger from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). They give us some insights on produce safety inspections, including the differences between an inspection and an audit, what growers should expect during an inspection, how growers can prepare beforehand, and more.
For more information on produce safety inspections and how you can prepare, take a look at these videos created by MDARD:
Produce Safety Inspection for Farm Owners
Produce Safety Inspection for Farm Workers
Produce Safety Technical Assistance
Additional Resources:
Contact your local Produce Safety Technician
Learn more about On-Farm Readiness Reviews
Farm to School
Produce Bites
09/08/21 • 17 min
This episode features Lori Yelton, Nutrition and Food Management Consultant with MDARD, Mary Rose Vanas, Food Service Director for Shelby Public Schools, Landen Tetil, Produce Safety Technician with the Marquette County Conversation District, and Mariel Borgman, Community Food Systems Educator with MSU Extension. They discuss the value farm to school has on the community, and provide their own perspectives on food safety in farm to school settings.
Additional Resources:
Michigan Agriculture Facts and Figures – https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdard/MI_Ag_Facts__Figures_474011_7.pdf
MDARD Magazine 2020 – https://farmflavor.com/michigan/michigan-magazine/michigan-agriculture-2020/
USDA Farm to School Resources – https://www.fns.usda.gov/cfs/farm-school-resources
MSU-CRFS Cultivate Michigan – https://www.cultivatemichigan.org/resources
Groundworks – https://www.tencentsmichigan.org/build_your_farm_to_school_program
Farm Flavor Michigan – https://farmflavor.com/michigan/michigan-ag-education/michigans-farm-to-school-connection/
Taste the Local Difference – https://www.localdifference.org/
MSU Extension Community Food Systems Team Members – https://www.canr.msu.edu/community_food_systems/experts
Recorded On-Farm Food Safety Webinar: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting – https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/mfin-on-farm-food-safety-webinar
Michigan Farm to School: Serving Up Local Foods – https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/michigan-farm-to-school-fact-sheet
Information brief: How do institutional food service professionals know that produce from their suppliers is safe? – https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/institutional-food-safety
National Farm to School Network – http://www.farmtoschool.org/
Funding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in the posted materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.
Regular vs. Deep Cleaning On Farm
Produce Bites
04/03/23 • 18 min
This episode features Phil Tocco, MSU Extension Produce Safety Educator, and Morgan Anderson, Michigan Conservation District Produce Safety Technician. They discuss the importance of maintaining a regular cleaning and sanitizing schedule, and provide guidance on what to pay attention to when conducting a deep clean before the season starts.
Funding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in the posted materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.
Building a Culture of Food Safety
Produce Bites
05/20/21 • 29 min
What does it mean to create a culture of food safety? Micah Hutchison, a Produce Safety Technician, and Mariel Borgman, an MSU Extension Educator, sit down and discuss the things, ideas, and activities all employees should share to promote a good food safety culture on the farm.
Additional Resources
Glitterbug Handwashing Activity
Funding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in the posted materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.
Produce Safety Inspections
Produce Bites
12/04/20 • 12 min
This episode features Kristin Esch and Brent Kreiger from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). They give us some insights on produce safety inspections, including the differences between an inspection and an audit, what growers should expect during an inspection, how growers can prepare beforehand, and more.
For more information on produce safety inspections and how you can prepare, take a look at these videos created by MDARD:
Produce Safety Inspection for Farm Owners
Produce Safety Inspection for Farm Workers
Produce Safety Technical Assistance
Additional Resources:
Contact your local Produce Safety Technician
Learn more about On-Farm Readiness Reviews
Funding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in the posted materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.
How Risky Are Birds to Produce Safety?
Produce Bites
04/01/22 • 16 min
In this episode, you'll hear from Olivia Smith, a postdoctoral researcher at Michigan State University, and Phil Tocco, an MSU Extension Educator. They discuss the factors that influence the relative risk of birds to food safety.
Additional Resources
Articles Published in Scientific Journals:
- Complex landscapes stabilize farm bird communities and their expected ecosystem services
- Are we overestimating risk of enteric pathogen spillover from wild birds to humans?
- Agricultural intensification heightens food safety risks posed by wild birds
- A trait-based framework for predicting foodborne pathogen risk from wild birds
- Feedlot Association Increases Food Safety Risk Associated with Wild Birds - Photo Gallery
Press Releases:
- Bird-Friendly Agriculture: Finding the Right Balance to Benefit Birds and Farmers (and Everyone Else)
- Not-so dirty birds? Not enough evidence to link wild birds to food-borne illness
- New research reconciles wild bird conservation with farm food safety concerns
- Researchers pinpoint which bird species pose food safety risk to crops
- These bird species are most likely to contaminate our fruits and veggies
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Funding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in the posted materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.
Climbing the Produce Safety Ladder
Produce Bites
08/15/24 • 14 min
In this episode, we're joined by Produce Safety Technicians Landen Tetil and Micah Hutchison to explore the concept of the "produce safety ladder." They discuss small but significant decisions you can make to climb this ladder and improve produce safety on your farm.
Training Workers and Volunteers
Produce Bites
03/01/21 • 14 min
This episode features Micah Hutchison, a Produce Safety Technician with the Genesee Conservation District, and Ginny Farah, who works with the Edible Flint Educational Farm in Flint, Michigan. They provide some insight into training farm workers and volunteers on produce safety practices.
Funding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in the posted materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.
Freedom Within the Produce Safety Rule
Produce Bites
07/01/22 • 25 min
In this episode, Michigan Produce Safety Technicians Landen Tetil and Micah Hutchison discuss some of the requirements (the "musts") of the Produce Safety Rule, and some creative ways that growers can go about meeting these requirements.
Funding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in the posted materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Produce Bites have?
Produce Bites currently has 51 episodes available.
What topics does Produce Bites cover?
The podcast is about Natural Sciences, Podcasts, Education, Science, Agriculture and Farming.
What is the most popular episode on Produce Bites?
The episode title 'The Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Team' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Produce Bites?
The average episode length on Produce Bites is 19 minutes.
How often are episodes of Produce Bites released?
Episodes of Produce Bites are typically released every 30 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Produce Bites?
The first episode of Produce Bites was released on Mar 16, 2020.
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