Ongoing research

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Organic Herbicide Research in Landscapes

With recent concern about the herbicide glyphosate (active ingredient in some RoundUp and numerous lesser-known but readily available products), research is needed on what some like to think of as substitutes to this popular herbicide.
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Turkestan cockroach

The Turkestan cockroach is an invasive species that is now very common in Californias residential outdoor areas. With access to good habitat and food sources, they can quickly develop very high populations.
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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

The brown marmorated stink bug (or BMSB), scientific name Halyomorpha halys, is an invasive insect that has been spreading throughout California for the past 10+ years. The adult BMSB is about 5/8 inch long, and marbled ("marmorated") brown with beige.
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Alumni

Jose Gutierrez Jose is a fourth-year transfer student, majoring in Animal Science and minoring in Global Disease Biology. He received his A.S. in Animal Science from Reedley College. He is interested in One Health and accessible veterinary access. He hopes to work towards his D.V.M.
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Meat Products

If you are interested in learning more about Meat Production for Direct marketing check out this post.
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Produce

UC Davis has a host of online food safety information and resources for produce both pre- and post-harvest, which can be found here: https://ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu/produce-pre-post-harvestFood Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) aims to ensure the U.S.
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Small Farms

UC Small Farm Food Safety OSU Extension Small Farms Program Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network Cornell University Small Farm Program California Small Farm Food Safety Guidelines, CDFA - This manual (2012) provides a framework for creating food safety program on a small farm and good agricultura...
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Food Safety

Here you will find general food safety tips as well as specialized resources and information on the handling and storing of compost, meat products, and produce.
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