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Reducing Food Waste
Reducing Food Waste Consumers hold high standards for fresh food, which farmers aim to meet, but hot summer temperatures and long-haul deliveries can degrade quality even before produce makes it into stores and shipment rejection is a familiar reality in the horticultural industry. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 6/1/2023
Medical Compounds
Medical Compounds Scientists study two plant compounds found in Madagascar periwinkle that are important in cancer treatment. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 5/31/2023
Wildlife Judging
Wildlife Judging Statewide competition challenges 4-H'ers to understand wildlife habitat management and how to preserve this valuable resource. By Josie Smith | Published: 5/29/2023
Food Safety course launches
Food Safety course launches Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut, working with one of the leading experts in food safety training, has published a free online course to help small-scale food manufacturers – particularly those who make peanut products – create structured food safety plans. The course “Food Safety” is available at the Peanut Innovation Lab’s Groundnut Academy. By Allison Floyd | Published: 5/25/2023
Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference
Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference International agrotech conference brings together producers and industry members to learn about available technologies and how to adopt them. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 5/25/2023
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