Jul 20, 2020
Foodborne illness strain of E. coli found in hydroponic and aquaponic food production, indicating need for food safety monitoring

Hydroponic food production can help address challenges in terrestrial farming like shortages of water and good quality land.  Food safety concerns have been raised, particularly when fish are...

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May 18, 2020
Human gut microbiome is altered by occupational exposure to conventional, confined swine operations--more antibiotic resistant genes discovered

Organic certification prohibits continuous confinement and the use of antibiotics in livestock production, which increases the health and wellbeing of the animals, as well as those who handle them...

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Nov 18, 2019
Manure and compost are important for organic production, and farmers need more information to improve their use with produce safety compliance

Photo Credit: Ian Barbour

A recent study in Frontiers In Sustainable Food Systems found that as many organic farmers rely on manure as a tool to manage soil fertility, they...

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