Growing safe food | UMN Extension

Food safety on the farm is good business!

Our on-farm Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Education Program works with Minnesota’s produce farmers to help you develop and implement on-farm food safety plans and prepare for GAPs audits. Learn more about how we can help you.

How to build a portable hand-washing station

Time: 5:30 | Build a hand washing station for the field for less than $20.

Using thermometers to check cooler temperatures

Time: 4:13 | How to check your vegetable cooler temperature using thermometers.

Aquaponics and food safety

Time: 3:28 | Although aquaponics is perceived by many to be pristine and clean, food safety risks remain. This video discusses considerations to mitigate those risks and ensure safe food production.