LSU AgCenter Food Safety

Last week, we hosted a PSA + GAPs workshop at the beautiful Docville Farm, nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River in Violet, Louisiana.

The workshop brought together an incredibly engaged group of growers, whose participation and thoughtful discussions made the training truly impactful. It is always encouraging to see producers actively investing in food safety practices that strengthen both their operations and consumer confidence.

As part of our commitment to supporting on-farm food safety, we were glad to provide:
• Two handwashing stations
• Multiple washing and sanitation kits

These resources will help our growers continue implementing practical, science-based food safety measures on their farms.

A sincere thank you to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry for their support and funding, which made this workshop possible. Partnerships like this are essential to advancing food safety, strengthening local agriculture, and supporting our farming communities.

Looking forward to continuing this important work across Louisiana!

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We are proud to share a recent feature from Food Safety Magazine highlighting the work of Dr. Achyut Adhikari and his graduate students Sheetal Jha, Ivannova Lituma, Aakankshya Dhakal, and Daniel Leiva Murcia at the Louisiana State University School of Nutrition and Food Sciences.
Their research focuses on developing farm‑to‑packaging produce safety strategies that help reduce microbial risks in fresh fruits and vegetables. This work integrates controlled environment agriculture, postharvest handling, and practical solutions for growers and processors advancing science that directly benefits Louisiana producers and the broader food industry.
This national recognition reflects the dedication of Dr. Adhikari’s food safety research team and the impactful collaborations across the LSU AgCenter.
Read the full article here:
🔗 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11234-lsu-researchers-are-developing-farm-to-packaging-produce-safety-strategies

LSU Researchers are Developing Farm-to-Packaging Produce Safety Strategies The Achyut Adhikari Research Group is conducting several projects focused on preventive, FSMA-aligned strategies to reduce microbiological risks during pre-harvest and processing of produce, including hydroponic production, manure fertilizer treatment, food-contact surface sanitation, and antimicrob...