Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) in Virginia has been a major focus for Governor Glenn Youngkin, who was the keynote speaker at 2024's  CEA Indoor Ag-Con conference hosted at IALR in Danville, VA, October 1-2, 2024. Food safety in CEA was a main topic during the break-out session:   What is Controlled [...]

PI: Strawn, Co-PI: Rideout Goal: The goal of this project was to determine the growth and survival of Listeria monocytogenes on fresh market herbs (including basil, cilantro, parsley, and dill) grown under commercial greenhouse practices. Benefits: Develop and disseminate best management practices for reducing the likelihood of Listeria monocytogenes [...]