Eco-Friendly, Affordable, and Food Safe: Finding a Balance
From Produce Bites by Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety
January 5, 2026 · 16 min
About this episode
The episode discusses balancing eco-friendly practices with produce safety on farms.
In this episode, Produce Safety Technicians Micah Hutchison and Landen Tetil discuss how to find a balance between eco-friendly practices and produce safety on the farm. Supplemental Resources: Factors to Consider When Purchasing Used Produce Equipment [https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/factors_to_consider_when_purchasing_used_produce_processing_equipment] (Article) Building a Low-Cost Wash Pack [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exchzTY173k] (Video)
People in this episode
Guests: Micah Hutchison, Landen Tetil
Topics covered
- eco-friendly practices
- produce safety
- farm management
- sustainable agriculture
- equipment purchasing
Keywords
- eco-friendly
- produce safety
- farm practices
- sustainability
- equipment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety
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