Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu We recently had a round of trainings on produce food safety for fresh produce growers and packers. One of the questions that has come up from these trainings is how water testing… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu With fall vegetable season approaching, cabbage, collards, kale, mustard, turnips, lettuce, Chinese cabbage, and other leafy greens will be harvested. The following are some considerations in the production, harvest and handling of… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu Salmonella related illnesses traced to fresh tomatoes have been in the news. This has prompted increased scrutiny of the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables. The suspected cause of the recent outbreak… Continue Reading
