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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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18:36

Interview with Pingree Farms

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2023/07/05

In this episode, Produce Safety Technician Micah Hutchison interviews Clarence Price with Pingree Farms in Detroit. Clarence discusses the history of ag in Detroit, the food safety practices at Pingree Farms, and the benefits of urban farming and urban market gardening.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

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15:20

Marketing your Farm with the Produce Safety Risk...

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2023/06/15

Participating in a Produce Safety Risk Assessment (PSRA) is a great way to demonstrate your commitment to selling safe produce. In this episode, you'll hear from Produce Safety Technicians Micah Hutchison and Morgan Anderson, as well as Simon Yevzelman, leader of food safety and compliance at Planted Detroit, and Elizabeth Visser, manager at Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids. Simon and Elizabeth share their experiences participating in a PSRA and discuss how it has been helpful when it comes

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18:49

Regular vs. Deep Cleaning On Farm

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2023/04/03

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

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13:53

Storing Tools to Reduce Cross Contamination

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2023/03/02

Considering how you store and organize tools is essential for food safety on the farm. In this episode, Produce Safety Technicians Micah Hutchison and Morgan Anderson discuss best practices for tool storage in order to reduce cross contamination risks.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

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16:48

The Ag Water Rule: What We Know and Don't Know

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2023/01/17

Phil Tocco, Emily Hollingsworth, and Morgan Anderson, members of the Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety team, recently met up at the Northwest Orchard and Vineyard Show to discuss what growers need to know about the Agricultural Water Rule. In this episode, they provide an overview of the Ag Water Rule, and discuss what is currently known and unknown about the proposed rule.Funding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views

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10:57

The Upper Peninsula Food Exchange (UPFE)

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2022/12/19

In this episode, Landen Tetil and Eli Hopp talk about the Upper Peninsula Food Exchange (UPFE), which is a food hub that supports local food systems in the Upper Peninsula. They specifically discuss what UPFE's food safety policies are for produce vendors and how Michigan Produce Safety Technicians can help farmers meet these expectations.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

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13:47

How Can Produce Safety Technicians Help You?

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2022/11/20

Produce Safety Technicians are a completely free resource to provide education and technical assistance at your convenience. Technicians can administer a Produce Safety Risk Assessment, help you develop a Farm Food Safety Plan, and describe the expectations and the process of a Produce Safety Inspection, all with complete confidentiality.In this episode, Produce Safety Technicians Micah Hutchison and Patrick Gordon interview Jeremiah Palmer with Rennhack Orchards about his experience working with

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17:37

Safety of Rainwater for Irrigation

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2022/11/01

What are the food safety risks of using harvested rainwater? In this episode, Mariel Borgman and Micah Hutchison talk with Dr. Rachel Rosenberg Goldstein about her research on harvested rainwater quality and whether or not it's safe to use for irrigation. Additional ResourcesRachel's article on harvested rainwater quality from a first flush system:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969722040736?via%3DihubWOW lab website:

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20:06

Cross Contamination with Shared Equipment

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2022/10/11

This month, Produce Safety Technicians Landen Tetil and Breanna Hannula discuss the cross contamination risks with shared equipment. This could be a tractor used in both livestock and produce areas, or a sink you use to wash both eggs and fresh produce. Listen up on this episode of Produce Bites!Additional Resources:Article:Tips On Shared-Use Equipment in The Wash-PackArticle: Risks of Cross Contamination Via Shared Equipment on Mixed-Use FarmsFunding for this podcast was made possible in part by

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7:30

Communicating the Value of Produce Safety

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2022/08/02

In this episode, Jordan DeVries, a Michigan Produce Safety Technician, sits down with Elizabeth Visser, farm manager at Blandford Nature Center. They discuss the produce safety efforts put into place at Blandford, and how Liz communicates the value of food safety to the customers and crew.Connect with Blandford Nature Center on their website or Instagram!Website: https://www.blandfordnaturecenter.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blandford.nature.center.farm/?hl=enFunding for this podcast was

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25:58

Freedom Within the Produce Safety Rule

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2022/07/01

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

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21:45

Hydroponics and Food Safety

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2022/06/01

This episode features Gianna Costa, Food Safety Quality and Assurance Manager for Square Roots indoor farm, and Phil Tocco, a statewide Produce Safety Educator with Michigan State University Extension. They talk about how Square Roots works as an indoor growing operation, how they mitigate food safety hazards, and how they build a culture of food safety. Square Roots website: https://www.squarerootsgrow.com/ SQR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squarerootsgrow/?hl=en SQR Twitter:

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23:01

Unintended Food Contact Surfaces

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2022/05/03

Food contact surfaces are extremely important to keep clean in order to reduce the spread of pathogens. When we think of areas that produce comes into contact with, we typically think of a table or a harvest container, but what are some other surfaces that aren't usually considered? In this episode, Produce Safety Technicians Micah Hutchison and Landen Tetil talk about certain food contact surfaces that may be unintentional and how you can keep these areas clean.Funding for this podcast was made

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16:14

How Risky Are Birds to Produce Safety?

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2022/04/01

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 ResourcesArticles Published in Scientific Journals:Complex landscapes stabilize farm bird communities and their expected ecosystem servicesAre we overestimating risk of enteric pathogen spillover from wild birds to humans?Agricultural intensification heightens

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15:19

On-Farm Readiness Reviews

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2022/03/04

This episode features Emily Hale, Produce Safety Technician with the Blue Water Conservation District, Jordan DeVries, Produce Safety Technician with the Newaygo Conservation District, and Ben Phillips, MSU Extension Educator. They talk about their experiences with On-Farm Readiness Reviews and discuss areas of improvement they see most commonly on farms when it comes to produce safety.Funding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137

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27:40

Understanding the Proposed Water Rule

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2022/02/04

The FDA recently proposed changes to the FSMA Produce Safety Rule Agricultural Water Rule requirements. In this episode, Phil Tocco, Food Safety Educator with Michigan State University Extension, and Annalisa Hultberg, Food Safety Educator with the University of Minnesota, discuss the proposed changes to the rule and provide guidance on how to submit comments.Comments can be written and faxed to the FDA at 301-827-6870 or mailed to:Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305)Food and Drug

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20:15

Safe Cider Production

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2021/11/01

This episode features Landen Tetil, Produce Safety Technician with the Marquette County Conservation District, and Les Bourquin, Professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Michigan State University. They talk about produce safety risks to keep in mind when it comes to on-farm apple cider production.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

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14:25

Food Safety on U-Pick Farms

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2021/10/15

This episode features Barb Roth, owner of Red Barn Market in Lowell Michigan, and Mariel Borgman, Community Food Systems Educator with MSU Extension. They discuss various food safety risks on U-Pick farms and how you can mitigate them. Resources: Contact your local Produce Safety TechnicianMichigan Agritourism AssociationWorker Training Resources and TemplatesFunding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in the

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17:33

Farm to School

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2021/09/08

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

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9:57

Pests in the Wash Pack

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2021/08/02

Whether it's mice, rats, birds, or rabbits, many growers struggle with managing pests on the farm. In this episode, Phil Tocco, a Produce Safety Educator with MSU Extension, and Emily Hale, a Produce Safety Technician with the Blue Water Conservation District, give some advice on how to keep these pests under control. Additional ResourcesAnimals in Production Areas –Article by Emily HaleFunding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137

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