Resources by Amber Vallotton
Title | Available As | Summary | Date | ID | Author |
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Virginia Virtual Farm to Table: Hydroponic Salad Greens | Jul 2, 2020 | 4H-911NP | |||
Virginia Whole Farm Planning: An Educational Program for Farm Startup and Development | The purpose of the Introduction to Whole Farm Planning module is to help
beginning farmers and ranchers in Virginia make informed farm planning
decisions by introducing them to the whole farm planning process. |
Mar 2, 2022 | AEE-50P (ALCE-289P) | ||
Successful Farm Startup for Beginners: Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition Program | Starting a farm is an exciting yet challenging opportunity.
As with any new undertaking, there is a lot to
think about before beginning a farm venture. Gaining
access to farmland, viable markets, capital and credit,
as well as hands-on training and resources are some of
the most important startup issues to consider as part of
the planning process.
You are likely asking yourself, “Where do I begin?”
The purpose of this resource is to help newcomers make
informed decisions at the start of the planning process.
This “quick guide” is primarily designed for beginning
farmers and ranchers, but service providers will also
find this resource useful for answering questions about
the farm startup process. This foundational work offers
a valuable starting point on which to create a successful
whole farm plan for a new agricultural venture. |
May 12, 2020 | AEE-67P | ||
Are you a Beginning Farmer? | You are likely asking yourself, “Where do I begin?” The purpose of this tool is to help you gather a solid basis of information as you consider your “start-up” situation. Once you have completed as much as you can of this worksheet (or if you have any questions along the way), please bring it to your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office to get guidance on where to go next: http://www.ext.vt.edu/offices/index.html. Good Luck! We look forward to helping you bring your farm vision to life! |
May 12, 2020 | ANR-91NP | ||
Battling Resistance: Judicious Antibiotic Use in Beef and Dairy Cattle | Mar 29, 2023 | DASC-106NP | |||
Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule: Worker Health, Hygiene and Training | Sep 23, 2022 | FST-278NP | |||
Ley de Modernización de la Inocuidad de los Alimentos Norma de Inocuidad de los Productos Agrícolas Frescos: Salud Higiene y Capacitación de los Trabajadores (Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule: Worker Health, Hygiene and Training) | May 30, 2018 | FST-293S | |||
Susceptibility of Produce to Infiltration: Risk Factors and Mitigations | May 30, 2019 | FST-320NP | |||
Demystifying Agricultural Production Water Testing under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule | Sep 10, 2019 | FST-350NP | |||
Expanding Food Safety Protocols in an Evolving Landscape of COVID-19 | May 28, 2020 | FST-373NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Performing a Hazard Analysis | Jan 20, 2022 | FST-400NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: General Practices | Jan 20, 2022 | FST-401NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Pre-Plant Stage | Jan 20, 2022 | FST-402NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Production Stage | Jan 31, 2022 | FST-403NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Harvest Stage | Jan 20, 2022 | FST-404NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Post-Harvest Handling Stage | Jan 20, 2022 | FST-405NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Preparing for GAP Certification | Jan 20, 2022 | FST-406NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Accessing Virginia Market Sectors - Module 1 | Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks Modules are a series of nine videos to assist you in creating a food safety program and preparing you for a GAP audit. These videos are based off of a series of seven factsheets (FST-400NP through 406NP) available through Virginia Cooperative Extension. In this module, we are going to explore how food safety can play into market access, the ways market sectors are similar and different from each other in terms of requirements, and why it is important to always recognize that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ for food safety standards across market sectors. |
Sep 18, 2023 | FST-460NP | ||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Performing A Hazard Analysis - Module 2 | Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks Modules are a series of nine videos to assist you in creating a food safety program and preparing you for a GAP audit. These videos are based off of a series of seven factsheets (FST-400NP through 406NP) available through Virginia Cooperative Extension. In this module, we are going to explore how food safety can play into market access, the ways market sectors are similar and different from each other in terms of requirements, and why it is important to always recognize that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ for food safety standards across market sectors. |
Sep 18, 2023 | FST-461NP | ||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: General Practices - Module 3 | Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks Modules are a series of nine videos to assist you in creating a food safety program and preparing you for a GAP audit. These videos are based off of a series of seven factsheets (FST-400NP through 406NP) available through Virginia Cooperative Extension. In this module, we are going to explore how food safety can play into market access, the ways market sectors are similar and different from each other in terms of requirements, and why it is important to always recognize that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ for food safety standards across market sectors. |
Sep 18, 2023 | FST-462NP | ||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Pre-Plant Stage - Module 4 | Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks Modules are a series of nine videos to assist you in creating a food safety program and preparing you for a GAP audit. These videos are based off of a series of seven factsheets (FST-400NP through 406NP) available through Virginia Cooperative Extension. In this module, we are going to explore how food safety can play into market access, the ways market sectors are similar and different from each other in terms of requirements, and why it is important to always recognize that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ for food safety standards across market sectors. |
Sep 18, 2023 | FST-463NP | ||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Production Stage - Module 5 | Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks Modules are a series of nine videos to assist you in creating a food safety program and preparing you for a GAP audit. These videos are based off of a series of seven factsheets (FST-400NP through 406NP) available through Virginia Cooperative Extension. In this module, we are going to explore how food safety can play into market access, the ways market sectors are similar and different from each other in terms of requirements, and why it is important to always recognize that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ for food safety standards across market sectors. |
Sep 19, 2023 | FST-464NP | ||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Harvest Stage - Module 6 | Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks Modules are a series of nine videos to assist you in creating a food safety program and preparing you for a GAP audit. These videos are based off of a series of seven factsheets (FST-400NP through 406NP) available through Virginia Cooperative Extension. In this module, we are going to explore how food safety can play into market access, the ways market sectors are similar and different from each other in terms of requirements, and why it is important to always recognize that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ for food safety standards across market sectors. |
Sep 19, 2023 | FST-465NP | ||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Post-Harvest Handling - Module 7 | Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks Modules are a series of nine videos to assist you in creating a food safety program and preparing you for a GAP audit. These videos are based off of a series of seven factsheets (FST-400NP through 406NP) available through Virginia Cooperative Extension. In this module, we are going to explore how food safety can play into market access, the ways market sectors are similar and different from each other in terms of requirements, and why it is important to always recognize that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ for food safety standards across market sectors. |
Sep 19, 2023 | FST-466NP | ||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: The GAP Audit Process - Module 8 | Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks Modules are a series of nine videos to assist you in creating a food safety program and preparing you for a GAP audit. These videos are based off of a series of seven factsheets (FST-400NP through 406NP) available through Virginia Cooperative Extension. In this module, we are going to explore how food safety can play into market access, the ways market sectors are similar and different from each other in terms of requirements, and why it is important to always recognize that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ for food safety standards across market sectors. |
Sep 19, 2023 | FST-467NP | ||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: GAP Manual Preparation - Module 9 | Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks Modules are a series of nine videos to assist you in creating a food safety program and preparing you for a GAP audit. These videos are based off of a series of seven factsheets (FST-400NP through 406NP) available through Virginia Cooperative Extension. In this module, we are going to explore how food safety can play into market access, the ways market sectors are similar and different from each other in terms of requirements, and why it is important to always recognize that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ for food safety standards across market sectors. |
Sep 19, 2023 | FST-468NP | ||
GAPs and FSMA – an Overview for Hop Growers in Virginia | Food safety is a hot topic for hop growers and brewers. With multiple
acronyms for various practices, standards, and regulations: GAPs,
FSMA, PSR, PCR, and more; the confusion is understandable. Let’s
examine where the small-acreage hop grower fits in. This fact sheet serves as
an orientation to these standards,regulations, and practices as they may
apply to hops; it is in no way a complete set of guidelines or substitute for training. |
Dec 20, 2016 | HORT-237NP | ||
A Guide to the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Process | Jan 24, 2018 | HORT-252NP (HORT-285NP) | |||
Guide to Identifying Food Safety Hazards in Greenhouse Systems | According to the United States Department of Agriculture 2012 Census of Agriculture, sales from greenhouse-grown food crops equaled around $800 million in the U.S. Crops grown included tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, peppers, and berries, with hydroponic production operations making up about 64% of the total production (cwt) (USDA Census of Agriculture, 2012). Demand for greenhouse-grown produce continues to increase, providing growers with unique opportunities to tap into this expanding market. Although greenhouse systems provide a more protected environment than field-grown systems, it is important to understand the unique food safety risks and possible sources of contamination when growing produce in these systems. Identifying food safety hazards are necessary to implementing practices that reduce the risk of contamination during the pre-plant, production, harvest, and post-harvest handling stages. Use the checklist below to guide you in asking important questions targeting possible risks at each of the greenhouse system stages. |
Jul 10, 2017 | HORT-254NP | ||
Antimicrobial Resistance: What is it and What’s at Stake? | Mar 29, 2023 | HORT-257NP | |||
How Do We Measure Antimicrobial Resistance? | Mar 29, 2023 | HORT-258NP | |||
The Phenomenon of Antimicrobial Resistance: A One-Health Issue | Mar 29, 2023 | HORT-259NP | |||
Understanding the Public Health Risks of Antimicrobial Resistance | Mar 29, 2023 | HORT-260NP | |||
The Journey of Antibiotics from Farm to Fork | Mar 29, 2023 | HORT-261NP | |||
What is the Veterinary Feed Directive? | Mar 29, 2023 | HORT-262NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Regional Wholesale Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Apr 24, 2023 | HORT-271NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Market Sectors: Fresh Produce Purchasing Considerations | Apr 24, 2023 | HORT-272NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Retail Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Apr 24, 2023 | HORT-273NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Restaurant Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Apr 25, 2023 | HORT-274NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Public School (K-12) Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Apr 25, 2023 | HORT-275NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Hospital Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Apr 25, 2023 | HORT-276NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Direct-to-Consumer Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Apr 26, 2023 | HORT-277NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s College & University Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Apr 26, 2023 | HORT-278NP | |||
Accessing Virginia Market Sectors: Establishing a Marketing Perspective | Apr 26, 2023 | HORT-279NP | |||
Changes to USDA GAP & GHP, Produce Harmonized GAP, and Harmonized GAP Plus+ Audit Billing and Scheduling | Jun 17, 2019 | SPES-132NP (SPES-147NP) | |||
Considerations for Producers Seeking Market Access to Schools | Jun 11, 2019 | SPES-145NP | |||
Considerations for School Nutrition Directors Seeking to Increase Farm to School Purchases | Jun 11, 2019 | SPES-146NP | |||
Expanding Food Safety Protocols in an Evolving Landscape of COVID-19 - Part 1 | Apr 20, 2020 | SPES-205NP | |||
Expanding Food Safety Protocols in an Evolving Landscape of COVID-19 - Part 2 | Apr 20, 2020 | SPES-206NP | |||
Expanding Food Safety Protocols in an Evolving Landscape of COVID-19 - Part 3 | Apr 20, 2020 | SPES-207NP | |||
Expanding Food Safety Protocols in an Evolving Landscape of COVID-19: Part 4 | Apr 20, 2020 | SPES-208NP | |||
Expanding Food Safety Protocols in an Evolving Landscape of COVID-19 | May 28, 2020 | SPES-217NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Risks and Documenting Food Safety Practices to Meet Farm to School Requirements | May 7, 2021 | SPES-319NP | |||
Fresh Hops Harvesting and Handling Tips | Jun 29, 2018 | SPES-43NP | |||
Hydroponic Production of Edible Crops: Planning for the Market | According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, U.S. greenhouse vegetable farms more than doubled from 2012 (USDA 2019). Virginia fell within the top 10 states for acreage of vegetables and berry crops grown under protected culture. Protected culture includes greenhouses and structures like high tunnels. With close to two and a half million square feet devoted mostly to tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, and strawberries, the value of Virginia greenhouse sales in 2017 was over 31 million dollars! A lot of this increase in square footage was due to the addition of large operations coming into Virginia. |
Jul 27, 2023 | SPES-461NP | ||
Hydroponic Production of Edible Crops: Management Basics | Jul 21, 2023 | SPES-462NP | |||
Hydroponic Production of Edible Crops: Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) Systems | With the increasing number of controlled environment agriculture farms, Virginia Cooperative Extension is working closely with specialty crop growers to address the challenges of establishing and managing hydroponic greenhouse operations. Growers interested in producing food crops in controlled environments can use several different types of hydroponic systems. One of the most common types of hydroponic systems is called nutrient film technique (NFT). |
Jul 24, 2023 | SPES-463NP | ||
Hydroponic Production of Edible Crops: Deep Water Culture (DWC) Systems | Jul 19, 2023 | SPES-464NP | |||
Hydroponic Production of Edible Crops: Media Systems | One common type of hydroponic system is known as a media system and utilizes some type of containerized media to grow plants. This media or substrate is used primarily to anchor the plants while nutrient solution is delivered to the plants via sub-irrigation or top-irrigation. The terms media and substrate will be used interchangeably in this publication. |
Aug 6, 2023 | SPES-465NP | ||
Hydroponic Production of Edible Crops: System and Crop Comparisons | This factsheet is part of a series of seven factsheets targeting beginning farmers growing edible crops using hydroponic greenhouse systems. There are also five videos that are related to the factsheets and included in the numbering sequence. |
Jul 26, 2023 | SPES-466NP | ||
Hydroponic Production of Edible Crops: Food Safety Considerations | Jul 20, 2023 | SPES-467NP | |||
Farming Foundations in Hydroponics: Targeting the Marketplace | Jul 12, 2023 | SPES-468NP | |||
Farming Foundations in Hydroponics: Crop and System Types | Jul 12, 2023 | SPES-469NP | |||
Farming Foundations in Hydroponics: Planning Your Production | Jul 12, 2023 | SPES-470NP | |||
Local, Community Focused Hydroponics: Endless Summer Harvest | Jul 12, 2023 | SPES-471NP | |||
High Tech for Small-Scale Hydroponics: Schuyler Greens Company | Jul 12, 2023 | SPES-472NP | |||
Virginia Vegetable Specialist Team | Mar 31, 2023 | SPES-480NP |