by Allison Meharg | Mar 6, 2013
The release of the new Food Safety Modernization Act proposed guidelines in January 2013 has many producers wondering, “How do I make my farm food safety compliant?” While specific handling protocols are still coming from researchers at various...
by Allison Meharg | Oct 19, 2012
Food safety is a hot topic these days! Headlines are grabbing our attention concerning food borne illness, contamination, and widespread disease outbreaks at restaurants, grocery stores, and even farmers markets. Proper food safety practices are important for all...
by Allison Meharg | Jun 22, 2012
The local food movement’s growth has fueled interested in urban farms. For small operations in the extreme west part of panhandle Florida, one production method rising in popularity is raised bed hydroponics. It is simply what the title implies: a raised bed lined...
