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Sysourath Farms Podcast Episode May 11, 2022

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In this episode we visit Sysourath Farms in Fresno, California. Veomany Sysourath, a second generation farmer, shares about her family’s history emigrating to the United States, working in agriculture and eventually starting their farm. Sysourath Farms grows a variety of Southeast Asian specialty crops on leased land, which presents infrastructure challenges. We learn about the farm’s food safety practices and requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), plus innovative tools they use to ensure their farm complies with FSMA.

Steve Fukagawa Farms Podcast Episode May 04, 2022

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In this episode we visit Steve Fukagawa Farms in Kingsburg, California. Steve Fukagawa is a third generation Japanese farmer, growing organically in the San Joaquin Valley. We learn about Steve’s family history farming in California, his production of organic tree fruit and raisin grapes, and use of compost tea. We also discuss how the federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) can impact the way growers use and apply soil amendments such as compost tea.

Interview with Daniel Karp, Associate Professor at UC Davis Podcast Episode Apr 19, 2022

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In this episode we interview Daniel Karp, Ph.D., Associate Professor at UC Davis studying conservation in working landscapes. Danny describes his research related to wildlife habitat conservation and bird activity on farms, and implications for food safety on produce farms. He also provides risk management considerations for farms with bird activity and resources for farms interested in attracting beneficial birds for their pest control services.

Jacobs Farm / del Cabo Podcast Episode Apr 12, 2022

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In this episode we visit Jacobs Farm / del Cabo in Watsonville, California. Larry Jacobs, one of the co-founders, tells us about the company history and relationship with growers in Mexico. We learn how food safety regulations for imported produce helped identify contamination from an unlikely source, the importance of keeping wells covered and maintained, and tips for developing an engaging employee food safety training program.

Coastal Roots Farm Podcast Episode Apr 05, 2022

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In this episode we visit Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas, California. We learn about the farm’s mission to connect agriculture, education and ancient Jewish wisdom. The farmers give us a tour of the food forest, production fields, laying hens and compost production, and describe how food safety plays a role in their day-to-day operations. Listeners can look forward to hearing tips and tricks related to food safety recordkeeping and volunteer and employee training.

Fresno Freedom School Podcast Episode Mar 29, 2022

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In this episode we hear from Dr. Floyd D. Harris Jr. of Fresno Freedom School in Fresno, California. We learn about the organization’s history and mission to connect Fresno’s youth with agriculture, how they implement food safety practices as an urban-based education farm and tips for communicating their food and human safety guidelines to youth, parents and volunteers.

Soil Born Farms Podcast Episode Mar 22, 2022

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In this episode we visit Tyler Stowers, the farm manager at Soil Born Farms in Rancho Cordova, California. We learn about the organization’s history and growth, how they integrate food safety practices into their day-to-day operations as an urban-based education farm and address the food safety saying “never let produce touch the ground”.

New Natives Podcast Episode Mar 15, 2022

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In this episode we visit Ken Kimes at New Natives Farm in Santa Cruz County. We learn how New Natives pivoted during the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic and their food safety practices, including tips for passing a third party food safety audit. Ken also walks us through the farm’s post harvest process and identifies helpful tools and equipment.

Hillview Farms Podcast Episode Mar 08, 2022

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In this episode we visit Shanon and Michael Whamond at their farm in Placer County, CA. We learn about Shanon and Michael's farming journey, recent challenges and their farm's food safety practices, including how they maintain produce quality during hot summer days and prevent risk of cross-contamination throughout busy days.

Bai Thao Farms Podcast Episode Mar 01, 2022

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In this episode we visit Bai Thao at her farm in Sanger, CA. We learn about Bai's family history in agriculture and her farming and food safety practices, including water testing and an inventive method for ensuring her tools stay sanitized.

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