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Best Practices For Urban Local Food Entrepreneurs And Building Regional Extension Networks, Julie Garden-Robinson, Rebecca West, Londa Nwadike, Karen Blakeslee, Shannon M. Coleman
Best Practices For Urban Local Food Entrepreneurs And Building Regional Extension Networks, Julie Garden-Robinson, Rebecca West, Londa Nwadike, Karen Blakeslee, Shannon M. Coleman
Urban Food Systems Symposium
Interest in local foods production in the urban environment has been steadily increasing in North Dakota and the surrounding region. Food entrepreneurs are seeking safe and reliable ways to grow, create, and market their fresh or freshly preserved products. Urban consumers are demanding local foods and food products that are fresh and safe. As an increasing number of producers and vendors enter farmers markets and other local food sales channels, these growing small businesses need technical assistance for safe food handling and marketing in the changing world of pandemics and supply chain issues. Although some basic practices, such as hand …
Pilot In-Field Food Safety Training Assessment Of Donation Gardens Managed By Master Gardeners In Iowa, Shannon Coleman, Smaranda Andrews, Bridget Perry, Ann Williams
Pilot In-Field Food Safety Training Assessment Of Donation Gardens Managed By Master Gardeners In Iowa, Shannon Coleman, Smaranda Andrews, Bridget Perry, Ann Williams
Urban Food Systems Symposium
Lack of access to safe, healthy food is a significant concern. Many non-profit organizations, such as local food pantries, are exploring ways to increase access to fresh produce in both rural and urban areas. Due to the vulnerability of the target audience that frequents the pantries, gardeners must distribute fresh produce that is safe to eat and free of pathogens. The vulnerable population includes young children, immunocompromised people, older adults, and pregnant women. The objective of this study was to assess Master Gardeners’ (n=39) awareness, knowledge, and attitude following a pilot in-field food safety training on managing donation gardens. Each …