Research shines light on organic fruit, food safetyThe growing organic produce industry may soon have a new way to ensure the safety of fresh fruits. Scientists at Washington State University have shown that ultraviolet C (UVC) light is effective against foodborne pathogens on the surface of certain fruits. |
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Beekeepers are now ‘farmers’ in Washington StateA new law that defines Washington’s commercial beekeepers as farmers will enable the state to better reap the benefits of healthy bee populations while boosting a critical profession, according to a bee expert at Washington State University. |
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The essentials of sustainable agriculture productionWSU agronomist Andy McGuire lays out a hierarchy of four essential requirements that agriculture must meet to produce food and to keep producing food. Read about it in this Perspectives on Sustainability blog post from the Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources. |
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Animal agriculture in a chancing environmentWSU Extension and the WSU Global Campus offer a free online course to help anyone who works in the livestock industry understand and adapt to our changing environment. Learn how weather affects animal agriculture and how to reduce risks, plan for changes, and make the best investments. The course is free, flexible and designed for working professionals, and participants receive a certificate upon completion. Learn more here. Animal Agriculture in a Changing Climate is a USDA funded project through the Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center. |
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