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Reporting on science, technology and innovation in Arizona and the Southwest through a collaboration from Arizona NPR member stations. This project is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Additional stories from the Arizona Science Desk are posted at our collaborating station, KJZZ: http://kjzz.org/science

UA Hosts Desert Produce Safety Conference

The University of Arizona is holding a food safety conference Jan. 11 in Yuma, with a focus on desert-grown produce.

The event will bring together more than 100 agriculture and food professionals, growers and other community members. Organizer and UA extension agent Paula Rivadeneira said the discussions will be tailored to regional concerns.

“We have a really interesting situation that we have produce growing in the desert. And so we have some things about our agriculture that are a little bit different from other places across the country," Rivadeneira said.

The one-day conference will include presentations on water availability and contamination, new produce safety rules, wildlife deterrents and even social media tips for the food industry.