Water Sampling 101 Video Series
These videos based on water sampling demonstrations at FSMA water quality workshops help answer questions about the implementation of water quality rules in the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Preparing Your Rural Community for Disasters
Amid the chaos of response and evacuation, every second counts. A preparedness plan saves time during an emergency response and will increase the chances for the survival of your property, family, and animals.
Helping Livestock Owners Prepare for Wildfires
Dr. Michael Payne, UC Davis veterinarian, and a volunteer firefighter for the Vacaville Fire Protection District, offers disaster preparedness advice at Ranch Readiness Day.
A Focus on World Food in One Health Education
Students learn about connection between people, animals, and the environment, and the role they play in food safety in all areas of the food chain from the soil to the consumer at One Health Conference.
Animals in Disasters Course – a Successful Launch Nationwide
An awareness level course providing first responders with the tools to protect, respond to, and recover from consequences of disasters involving animals in rural communities, was launched in Santa Rosa in early March. The AWR 328 course introduces participants to the unique issues that must be considered and addressed when animals are involved in an emergency.
Enjoy Your Tree Nuts, UC Scientists Help with Regulatory Compliance
New regulations and the focus on food safety practices, particularly within the nut tree industry, is of great interest because of the popularity of nutritious and delicious tree nuts.
Lighting a Fire for One Health Education
Raising awareness about the link between people, animals, and the environment, as we do in our conferences, is the first step in lighting the fire of One Health and its importance in improving food safety from the soil to the consumer.
Researchers Educating Growers About Proper Water Sampling
Water quality training seminars for produce growers are underway in many regions of the United States with the leadership of researchers from UC Davis.
WIFSS News Roundup
Read the news stories that tell about the cutting edge research discoveries and innovative training programs at WIFSS which are impacting local, national, and global food safety issues. Our comprehensive programs address food and water safety as well as the security of the food supply and sustainability of rural communities during natural and terrorist threats.
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays from everyone at WIFSS. The Western Institute for Food Safety and Security wishes all of our friends a Happy Holiday greeting, and we look forward to working with you in 2017.