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Resources by Theresa Pittman

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Taste of Farming: Key Agencies and Resources to Assist Your Farming Venture Mar 30, 2022 ALCE-296-3
Overview of the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule Oct 26, 2023 FST-270NP
Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule: Agricultural Water Sep 29, 2022 FST-271NP
FSMA Produce Safety Rule: Wildlife and Domesticated Animals
The PSR standards (subpart I) addresses both wildlife and domesticated animals. Animals, both wild and domesticated, may carry bacteria, viruses, or parasites that can make people sick. While animals are common in many locations and hard to control, the PSR standards stress the importance of growers limiting animal access to fields and not harvesting contaminated produce.
Sep 29, 2022 FST-272NP
Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule: Worker Health, Hygiene and Training Sep 23, 2022 FST-278NP
Visión General de la Ley de Modernización de la Inocuidad de los Alimentos; Norma de la Inocuidad de los Productos Agrícolas Frescos (Overview of the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule) Oct 26, 2023 FST-291NP
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
Microbial Quality of Water Used in Potato Packinghouse Operations Oct 15, 2019 FST-348P
2021 Virtual Eastern Shore Agricultural Conference and Trade Show Mar 12, 2021 SPES-312NP
2022 Potato Industry Status at the Eastern Shore of Virginia
This document provides an overview of the potato industry's status in 2022, including key statistics such as acreage, cultivar selection methods, planting practices, and pest control measures. The challenges faced by potato farmers in the region are also discussed, including issues related to fertilization, labor, pests, and market conditions. Additionally, the document outlines the research priorities identified by potato farmers, focusing on soil analysis, weather data accessibility, and irrigation management. It emphasizes the importance of research and innovation for the sector's future growth. Lastly, the document explores communication preferences among potato farmers, highlighting their preference for email and annual conferences as effective means of information exchange.
Oct 23, 2023 SPES-522NP