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Beware homemade treats this Halloween, says food safety expert , articleVirginia Tech food safety expert urges families to avoid homemade Halloween treats due to allergen and contamination risks, recommending store-bought options for a safer holiday.
Date: Oct 24, 2025 - -
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Tips for preserving summer produce safely from a Virginia Cooperative Extension expert , articleLester Schonberger, associate Extension specialist, offers guidance on safe home food preservation methods, including freezing, canning, pickling, and dehydrating, to make the most of your harvests.
Date: Jul 22, 2025 - -
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Homegrown doesn't mean risk-free: Tips for safe handling of garden produce from an expert , articleEven produce from the backyard garden should be washed and handled safely to prevent foodborne illness.
Date: Jul 22, 2025 - -
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Renee Boyer appointed College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' assistant dean of graduate research programs , articleThe new position will leverage Boyer's experience as a longtime mentor of graduate students and Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist to strengthen and unify the college’s graduate programs.
Date: Jun 23, 2025 -