Holiday Foods Mean More Than Good Eating; State’s Economy Benefits
You may just think of them as delicious treats, but some of Louisiana’s traditional favorites for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners also contribute handily to the state’s economy. Agricultural...
View ArticleAlmonds Lower ‘Bad’ Cholesterol, Nutritionist SaysNuts
The almond is one of the oldest and most widely grown of all of the world's nut crops. "Almonds have long been considered valuable commodities," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. - Full...
View ArticleAgCenter Faculty Meet In ‘Food Summit’
Stressing that production agriculture alone is not enough to sustain rural economies, a leading food science expert said farm productivity needs to be converted to consumer-ready products. - Full...
View ArticleFood Safety During Mardi Gras
By following some simple practices, you can enjoy the festivities without suffering from foodborne illnesses. - Full Content set to .
View ArticleThe MayhawThe Mayhaw
The mayhaw is the fruit of the thorny hawthorne tree. Learn about mayhaw production, use and harvesting and how to to make jellies, jams and syrups from this wild fruit. Recipes are included. (PDF...
View ArticleMake it Fast: Kitchen TipsMake it Fast: Kitchen Tips
This publication includes information on how to prepare a healthy supper every day without spending hours in the kitchen. It also includes information and tips to save time and money. - Full Content...
View ArticleFreezing Fruitsfreezing fruits
You can enjoy the delicious flavor of fresh fruits year-round by freezing fruits and berries during the short season when they are plentiful and relatively inexpensive. Freezing will not improve the...
View ArticleFreezing Fruitsfreezing fruits
You can enjoy the delicious flavor of fresh fruits year-round by freezing fruits and berries during the short season when they are plentiful and relatively inexpensive. Freezing will not improve the...
View ArticleEatSmart Recipes - Biscuit Mix
EatSmart Recipe for making biscuits. - Full Content set to .
View ArticleEatSmart Recipes - Baked Potato with Chili & Cheese
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View ArticleBuild Food Safety Into Tailgating Game Plan
(Distributed 09/06/07) Tailgating in Louisiana gets in full swing with the kickoff of football season. To prevent food-borne illness, build your game plan around the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...
View ArticleFreezing Yams or Sweet PotatoesFreezing Yams or Sweet Potatoes
The Louisiana yam is an exceptional type of sweet potato, sweet and flavorful, with a soft moist flesh. It is delicious whether baked, boiled, fried, mashed, candied or used in hundreds of other ways —...
View ArticleRecent E.coli outbreak calls attention to food safety rules
(Distributed 06/25/12) The recent outbreak of foodborne illness in several southern states, including the death of a young girl in New Orleans, calls attention to the need for individuals to follow...
View ArticleFood Safety and You: Listeriosislisteiosis
Listeriosis is a rare but serious illness caused by eating food contaminated with the bacteria. About 1,600 people in the United States get sick from listeria each year. It is the third leading cause...
View ArticleSample Forms for the Sanitation and Postharvest Handling Decision TreeFresh...
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View ArticleSample Forms for the Traceability Decision TreeFarm land
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View ArticleSample Forms for the Transportation Decision TreeTransportation van
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View ArticleHow to Use the Decision TreesFarm Food Safety Decision Trees
Gives information and links to the Decision Trees - Full Content set to .
View ArticleFood Safety Courses and Workshops
The LSU AgCenter offers several courses and workshops throughout the year - Full Content set to .
View ArticleAcidified Foods School
Acidified Foods School (AFS) certifies supervisors of acidification for acidified foods - Full Content set to .
View ArticleAFDO Basic Seafood HACCP Training
The primary purpose of this training is to assist the implementation of HACCP programs in commercial and regulatory settings - Full Content set to .
View ArticleBetter Process Control School
The Better Process Control School (BPCS) certifies supervisors - Full Content set to .
View ArticleFood Safety Modernization Act Workshop
This workshop will help you to understand how proposed rule changes might impact your practices and business - Full Content set to .
View ArticleGood Agricultural Practices Course
This course is to assist fresh produce growers understand and develop an on-farm food safety plan - Full Content set to .
View ArticleIHA Meat and Poultry HACCP
This course covers the fundamentals of HACCP and the application in meat and poultry processing operations - Full Content set to .
View ArticlePSA Growers Training
The PSA Grower Training Course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices - Full Content set to .
View ArticleSanitation Control Procedures for Fish
This course is to assist the seafood industry in developing and implementing “Sanitation Control Procedures” as mandated by the FDA - Full Content set to .
View ArticleFood Safety Modernization Act
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011 - Full Content set to .
View ArticleGood Agricultural Practices
Fresh produce is one of the leading causes of foodborne illnesses - Full Content set to .
View ArticleProduce Food Safety Links
Important links for on-farm food safety and GAPs/GHPs - Full Content set to .
View ArticlePSA Growers Training
The PSA Grower Training Course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) - Full Content set to .
View ArticleDecision Tree GlossaryFarmland
Glossary of terms for the Decision Trees and How to Write a Standard Operating Procedure - Full Content set to .
View ArticleSample Forms for the Worker Health and Training Decision TreeWorker...
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View ArticleSample Forms for the Land Use Decision TreeLand
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View ArticleSample Forms for the Soil Amendments Decision TreeSoil with plant
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View ArticleSample Forms for the Wildlife and Animal Management Decision TreeDucks on land
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View ArticleSample Forms for the Sanitation and Postharvest Handling Decision TreeFresh...
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View ArticleSample Forms for the Agricultural Water for Production Decision TreeGathering...
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View ArticleSample Forms for the Postharvest Water Decision TreeDripping faucet
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View ArticleOn-Farm Record Keeping LogsRecord keeping logs image
You can customize these record keeping templates and use them to verify you are following good agricultural and handling practices - Full Content set to .
View ArticleBest Practices to Ensure On-Farm Food Safety
This series of publications provides best management practices to keep food safe in production, harvest, packing and transportation. - Full Content set to .
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