Western Growers’ Post

We are excited to share a summary of the second annual FoodSafeR Assembly held at the Universidad de Burgos! ✨. This event focused on discussing strategies and technical solutions to address emerging risks in food safety 🍽️🛡️. A special thanks to Dr. Elie Bouyazbeck (Foodregsci) and Samuel Godefroy (Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS)) for making this video! 🎥👏 #FoodSafety #FoodSafeR #EmergingRisks #EverybodysBusiness

Managing an agri-business can be challenging. From research centers offering innovative support to essential food safety training, we’ve gathered key resources to help your business thrive. You can also learn how to access industry-specific funding opportunities to support your goals. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02QttZX0

In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we explore the long, illustrious career of Larry Beuchat, professor emeritus at UGA's Center for Food Safety. Larry shares his journey from Penn State to Quaker Oats, where he worked on iconic projects like candies for the film "Willy Wonka," and then to UGA, where he spent over 50 years in food safety research. Larry discusses the evolution of research funding, his passion for mentoring students and emerging food safety challenges. He emphasizes the role of prevention and consumer awareness in tackling foodborne illnesses. hashtag #foodsafety https://lnkd.in/eYM7nviW

Laura Strawn and Jennifer McEntire banter in this blog reflecting on Laura's "professional deployment" with Food Safety Strategy. What did each learn? Read on. https://lnkd.in/ezAHWZQq

Our latest article in the @caymanian.times, Increasing Food Security Through Localism, authored by our Ambassadors Isabela Watler and Soleil Parkinson has been published. Take a read and let us know how you feel about food security in our region! https://lnkd.in/e-8wyuB3

“Glenn Denning’s book stands out for its focus on universal food security, that is, for the recognition of food security as a universal human right. The book is a call to young people to engage in the challenging task of transforming food systems and establishing universal food security.” In Review of Agrarian Studies (14,1), Professor Madhura Swaminathan reviews Glenn Denning's book "Universal Food Security : How to End Hunger While Protecting the Planet". The book is published by Columbia University Press. Read the review here : https://lnkd.in/gjHheZND

My article on Gather at the University of New Hampshire was just published with The New Hampshire! Learn more about this organization's amazing food access work (and my veggie chopping skills) here: https://lnkd.in/e6t9Z5My

Phase -1 day-3 of the food preservation course. It's the Result of the teamwork.

Dr. Ben Chapman, Ph.D., Professor, Food Safety Specialist, Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, North Carolina State University is now exploring Engaging People: Modern Approaches to Food Safety Communication. His session emphasizes innovative strategies using social media, traditional media, and podcasting to effectively communicate food safety science. Attendees are gaining valuable insights into engaging diverse audiences and enhancing public understanding of critical food safety issues. #OFPA #FoodSafety #Communication #PublicEngagement #ModernApproaches #SocialMedia #AnnualConference

Excited to see my master's work in publication! Thank you to my major professor, fellow graduate students, and faculty at Kansas State for helping me get this work completed, and published. Check out "Effects of Thawing Method on Palatability Traits, Quality Attributes, and Thawing Characteristics of Beef Steaks"