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Georgia: A Peach of an Agricultural State

October 17, 2019 Jacqueline Moore, NASS Deputy Regional Director of the Southern Regional Field Office

While growing up, we’re taught to mind our Ps and Qs. When it comes to Georgia agriculture, it’s all about the Ps – poultry, peanuts, pecans, peaches, and people. As the results of the 2017 Census of Agriculture show, Georgia continued to lead the nation in poultry, peanut, and pecan production and...

Research and Science

How 26 Percent of Participants Transferred Bacteria from Raw Chicken to Their Salads

August 20, 2019 Adam Ghering, MS, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The debate on whether or not to wash raw poultry is a fierce one, but until recently it was not a debate backed by science. A recent study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) further demonstrates that individuals are putting themselves at risk of illness when they wash or rinse raw...

Health and Safety
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