Produce Bites

About Produce Bites

Produce Bites features MSU Extension Educators, Michigan Produce Safety Technicians, fruit and vegetable growers, and others in the industry to talk about anything and everything related to produce safety. Join us as we discuss how growers are implementing food safety on their farm, challenges relating to food safety, and clarification on certain aspects of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

Publisher

Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety

Category

education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Mar 2020

Latest episode

29 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

61 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jul 2026

   The Benefits and Risks to Washing Your Produce (Repost)

   "Bacteria cannot walk, but they can swim." In this episode, we dive into the science behind washing produce and its impact on both produce safety and product quality. Originally recorded March 2025

2. 

   1 Jun 2026

   Building a Low Cost Packshed

   In this episode, we're joined by Annalisa Hultberg, a Food Safety Extension Educator with the University of Minnesota Extension, and Ariel Pressman, Principal Consultant with Whole Farm Strategies. Together, they share practical tips for building a low-cost packshed. From structures and flooring to essential equipment, they break down how growers can create an efficient wash/pack space without sacrificing functionality or food safety. Additional Resources: University of Minnesota Food Safety Factsheets [https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/food-safety-fact-sheets/home] University of Vermont Post-Harvest Resources [https://blog.uvm.edu/cwcallah/post-harvest/]

3. 

   18 May 2026

   Rainwater Catchment & Produce Safety

   This episode features Nick Panicola, a Produce Safety Technician for the Grand Traverse Conservation District, and Dr. Kevin Tarwa, a recent University of Maryland doctoral graduate. They discuss Dr. Tarwa's research on harvested rainwater and what it means for produce safety.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

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Quality

24

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

30

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