Tag Archives: Food safety

Ginseng Crop Update – Mid-Season Reminders – July 31, 2026

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

Rainfall has been highly variable in the ginseng growing area, with some areas getting very dry and others having experienced heavy rains from thunderstorms. Other than some heat stress issues from the heat earlier this month, the crop is progressing … Continue reading →

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Irrigation Water Quality and Mitigating Food Safety Risks

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Sean Westerveld

By Rebecca Shortt, Kathryn Carter, and Danielle Visschedyk, OMAFRA Irrigation water can contain pathogens, microorganisms that cause illness or death in humans.  Every time contaminated water comes in direct contact with fruit or vegetables, there is a risk that these … Continue reading →

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Free Agri-food Courses to Grow Your Business

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Melanie Filotas

from Jenny Huynh, Stakeholder Communications and Marketing Officer, OMAFRA: Are you interested in developing a strong business and growing your success? Sign up for free agri-food online courses and — for a limited time — free in-person workshops. Take advantage … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – June 23, 2017

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Sean Westerveld

The first lavender cultivars are close to bloom in some areas and the harvest season will begin shortly (Fig. 1). For bundles and buds, it is best to harvest near the time the first buds begin to open. This is … Continue reading →

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New Food Safety and Traceability Online Courses!

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Melanie Filotas

By Jennifer Jarvis, Stakeholder Communications and Marketing Advisor, OMAFRA Give your company a competitive edge – take free eLearning courses to learn more about industry best practices and to be more competitive in the marketplace! Access the new Food Safety … Continue reading →

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Information on the USDA’s Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA)

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Jim Todd

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) recently hosted a webinar entitled , “An Overview of the PACA Complaint Process”.  Information on how to access this webinar and other information on this program is detailed in the message below that was sent out … Continue reading →

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