Indoor agriculture (including aquaponic systems that integrate plant and fish production), are emerging as a sustainable approach to fresh produce production. The unique ability to regionalize these indoor systems (partially independent of acreage and climate), and the potential to serve different populations (urban, peri-urban, rural), make indoor/vertical agriculture increasingly attractive internationally. Best food safety practices outlined in FSMA also apply to these systems, but there is also a need to conduct research and outreach to fill knowledge gaps related to unique aspects of pre- and post-harvest production under these systems.
- Evaluation of zoonotic food safety risks in aquaponic production of vegetables and tilapia
- Evaluating microbiological food safety risks associated with condensate that forms in protective or greenhouse structures