Farm Food Safety

Tests find no harmful bacteria in Arizona romaine lettuce - Tucson.com article August 15, 2019

Reducing Bird Activity in Leafy Green Produce Fields with Dr. Paula Rivadeneir

Dr. Paula Rivadeneira, Extension Specialist Food Safety and Wildlife, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension based at the Yuma Agricultural Center, explains her research on reducing birds in fields.

Why Food Safety Matters

Dr. Paula Rivadeneira, Assistant Specialist, Fresh Produce Safety. "Beginning Farmers Workshop"

Safe Management Practices for Using Compost Manures

Fresh Produce Safety

Food Safety Precautions Around Fresh Produce Fields Fact Sheet

Food safety is a high priority for fresh produce growers, not only because of new regulations related to the Food Safety Modernization Act, but because they care about the health and safety of their customers.

Outbreak related to romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona growing region is over

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) along with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released separate statements indicating that the E. coli outbreak related to romaine lettuce from the Yuma produce-growing region is now over.

Food Safety Consortium

The Food Safety Consortium was formed to assist in bringing down barriers between departments, colleges and agencies in order to foster food safety related research collaborations and expand grant opportunities.