safety
Halloween is enjoyed by people of all ages, but few get a bigger kick out of the holiday than children. There are costumes to be worn, time spent with friends and the opportunity to collect free candy and other treats.
Although Halloween can be a fun time, the Children's Safety Network warns that...
Becoming parents for the first time is a joyous experience nine months in the making. First-time parents may be a little apprehensive about life with an infant. Despite all the books, well-meaning relatives and personal research, a lot of what goes into caring for an infant is a combination of...
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During the summer months our on-farm coolers are full of fresh produce. These cold storage areas are critical to keep our produce fresh and to improve shelf life, but they can get dirty and are often continually wet and humid. Where there...
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With this very wet summer, some farms in Minnesota have seen significant flooding damage. Flooding can be detrimental to crops for a number of reasons, including potentially introducing chemical and microbial risks to the fresh produce...
Americans gather in backyards across the United States in celebration of the nation's independence each July. Festivities often include delicious foods cooked on the grill, music, laughter, and, if there is a pool in the yard, hours of splashing around.
Pools are great places to cool off from the...
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer for millions of people across the country. Backyard barbecues are a staple of Memorial Day weekend, and such informal gatherings contribute much to the laid back vibe of this beloved three-day weekend.
Backyard barbecues may be all about...
Motorcycles account for a small percentage of the total number of vehicles on the road. Despite that, a National Safety Council analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that motorcyclists accounted for 14 percent of all traffic fatalities, 17 percent of all...
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If your farm needs to comply with the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, or your farm gets a GAP audit, you may have used the classic worker training video from the Produce Safety Alliance. This worker training video, which was originally available...
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Are you starting to sell more produce to farm to school programs, food hubs, or wholesale distributors? These sales can impact your status under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. That is because where you sell your food, along with the total...
Meteorologists are predicting an El Niño weather pattern this winter. What that spells out for particular regions of the country remains to be seen, but when snow hits certain areas hard, cleanup will be necessary.
It is essential for homeowners and business owners to get outdoors promptly to...
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