In deep water culture, the recirculated water the rafts of plants are floating in can build up a lot of germs over time. If the water gets on plants, so do the germs. This video covers important handling practices that harvest workers must follow in order to keep water off of plants and ensure safe food. Watch Video

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Risks in Controlled Environment Agriculture

Patrick Gordon | Produce Safety Technician

Farms that grow in a controlled environment may be able to limit many produce safety concerns that are associated with traditional agriculture, however CEA does come with a new set of produce safety concerns that need to be addressed. Read Article

Irrigation Systems in CEA Production

Landen Tetil | Produce Safety Technician

When we think of hydroponics, we probably think of water, but are we considering how that water may be affecting the safety and quality of the plants growing in it? How we choose to irrigate crops in a Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) setting can have a big impact on the food safety of the crops produced. Read Article