Kale, Chard, Spinach and Produce Safety

Content Source: University of Nevada Extension

Resource Explained

This factsheet, published by University of Nevada Extension, provides guidance for on-farm practices to reduce food-safety risks for leafy greens including kale, chard, and spinach. It summarizes key preventive measures – such as monitoring irrigation water quality, managing adjacent land-use risks, adjusting harvest timing, and implementing comprehensive farm food-safety plans – to help growers minimize contamination.

Region

West/Southwest

Topic

Post-Harvest Quality and Safety

Category

Vegetables/Fruits

Year Published

2021

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