CONTENTS 8 Preventing hazards in processing FOOD SAFETY ISSUE | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 12 Diversification helps Southeast grower thrive 23 FEATURES 06 Accelerated deadline FSMA 204 compliance may be coming faster than suppliers, producers anticipate 08 Weeding out danger Processing lines help remove toxic plants mixed with vegetable crops 12 East Coast diversification Titan Farms expands from peaches into vegetables 16 Regenerating soil Earth-friendly practices reinvigorate soil, aid grower efficiencies 18 Connecting innovation and education at the Great Lakes EXPO Explore cutting-edge practices, specialty crop research and more Including: 23 Strengthening organic enforcement DEPARTMENTS 04 Editor's Letter 28 Veg Connections 30 Farm Market & Agritourism 32 Ag Labor 34 Classifieds 35 Ad Index On the Cover Regenerative ag practices renew degraded systems and improve soil health, which reduces pest and weed pressures. Photo courtesy of Soilcraft Inc. PAGE 16 VEGETABLEGROWERSNEWS.COM | 3http://www.VEGETABLEGROWERSNEWS.COM