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Posts By: Joelle Mosso

April, 2026
It’s time we talk about the black box. 

The food industry often points to the aviation model when talking about how we can work to improve food safety. Specifically, many articles refer to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) as the gold standard for data sharing, process improvement and public safety confidence. And on the surface, it works and is a wonderful parallel for what we need…

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Vegetated Practices Field Day: Water Quality and Ag Order 4.0 Compliance (May 27)

Join us for a day focusing on vegetated water treatment. We will begin with a visit to a vegetated ditch site at Huntington Farms in Soledad, CA. Michael Cahn, the Irrigation Advisor from UC Cooperative Extension, and Mark Mason, manager of Huntington Farms, will discuss how they constructed this system and how to implement one on your own land. The site visit will be followed by discussions…

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Testing to Innovate: Redefining Food Safety Data’s Role

For 100 years, Western Growers has stood alongside its members, supporting the advancement of agriculture through leadership and innovation. From navigating historic challenges to embracing modern solutions, that legacy continues today through initiatives like GreenLink®, a platform that redefines how food safety data supports public health and long-term industry viability. Western Growers…

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What Leadership Needs to Know: Not All Food Safety Programs Reduce Risk

A common issue that comes up in food safety discussions, especially in boardrooms and C-suites, is how do we argue for better than compliance food safety? While it is true that not all food safety programs are compliant, many are, but the most critical piece is that while most programs will pass an audit for compliance, many won’t prevent an outbreak.  Frequently in the food…

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