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Evaluating contaminated irrigation water in BC's Lower Mainland

Foodborne pathogens can cause human illness and sometimes even result in loss of life. VTEC (Verotoxigenic Escherichia coli), Listeria (Listeria monocytogenes), and Salmonella are the major foodborne pathogens contributing to illnesses in people.  Produce can become contaminated when…

CAI Toolkit: Farm Water Planning

AgSafe BC COVID-19 Resources (Cleaning, exposure control plan, safety notices, signage)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Information on COVID-19

Food Safety on the Farm During COVID-19 - UC Berkeley

Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University: COVID-19

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Reducing post-harvest irrigation in sweet cherry production

This study investigated whether reducing post-harvest irrigation in 'Sweetheart' cherry orchards would negatively affect fruit quality, yield, the timing of flower bud development, or flower bud cold hardiness. The Okanagan Valley is one of the main production areas for sweet cherry in Canada…