Browsing by Author "Vestal, Andy"

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    • The Effectiveness of Emergency Preparedness Animal Issues Education: Perceived Advantages and Obstacles of Roles Played By Texas AgriLife Extension Service Agents 
      Maxwell, Ricky G. (2010-07-14)
      As Extension begins to develop educational program delivery strategies for Emergency Preparedness and Management education, the major challenge will be to establish a culture among county agriculture and natural resources ...
    • Electron Beam--21st Century Food Technology 
      Vestal, Andy (2003-03-07)
      This publication explains electron beam irradiation technology to consumers, industry professionals and government officials. Electron beam irradiation is a method of treating food and other products for pathogens that ...
    • Explore the Genetic Frontier: 10 Steps to Safety: Regulating Plant Biotechnology 
      Vestal, Andy (2003-01-03)
      Biotechnology is a tool for modifying the DNA of organisms to produce foods. Consumers need to know how these products are tested to safeguard human and animal health and the environment. This pamphlet discusses the agencies ...
    • Explore the Genetic Frontier: Labeling Foods Derived from Biotechnology 
      Vestal, Andy; Hawkins, Carole (2002-10-19)
      Today's food labels provide consumers with nutrition information. This publication discusses the content of labels on foods derived from biotechnology and the agencies that regulate such labeling.
    • Explore the Genetic Frontier: What is Biotechnology? 
      Vestal, Andy; Boecker, Steve; Edelman, Jaime; Gergini, Timm; Hawkins, Carole; Hinnant, Thomas; O'Neill, Kelli (2003-06-24)
      Biotechnology uses scientific processes to enhance or create products to benefit people. This brochure defines biotechnology, explains its origin and uses and discusses the concerns people have about biotechnology.
    • Safer Food with Irradiation 
      Thompson, Britta; Vestal, Andy; Van Laanen, Peggy (2003-01-21)
      This publication answers questions about food irradiation and how it helps prevent foodborne illnesses. Included are explanations of how irradiation works and its benefits. Irradiation is a safe method of preserving food ...
    • Safer Food with Irradiation (Spanish) 
      Thompson, Britta; Vestal, Andy; Van Laanen, Peggy (2003-01-21)
      This publication answers questions about food irradiation and how it helps prevent foodborne illnesses. Included are explanations of how irradiation works and its benefits. Irradiation is a safe method of preserving food ...