{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Drip by AQUALAB","title":"The Drip by AQUALAB: Ensuring Food Safety: Insights from Farm to Table with Marcus Washington","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1534,"description":"Marcus Washington is the co-founder of FSQA Help in Oklahoma. Marcus joins The Drip to address the challenges faced by emerging food brands, the importance of understanding regulations, and the role of consulting in maintaining compliance. He also shares his experiences managing a small farm, the science behind animal health, and his entrepreneurial journey of his own food business.\nIn this episode, you’ll hear about:\n\nUnderstanding and complying with FDA and USDA regulations.\nA unique perspective on food safety from having managed a small farm\nThe science behind feeding farm animals\nWhy local state regulations can be a lifeline for startups\nHow to better integrate preharvest food safety knowledge\n\nJump to:\n(05:48) Navigating food classification regulations.\n(07:40) Why is ensuring animal safety vital for food safety?\n(13:36) Key lessons from Grad school farm visits.\n(14:53) Promote food safety through farm relationships and volunteering.\n(20:13 Decision-making is like playing poker in life.\n(18:58) The guest’s favorite artist and song\n(23:24) Featured artist and song\n(24:22) This episode’s Mantra\nFeatured Artist and Song:\nNRG by PiCO THE GUYO\nLinks mentioned in this episode:\nFSQA Help\nHomemade Food Freedom Act\nPink Friday 2 by Nicki Minaj, music was chosen by Marcus Washington\nConnect with the show\nAQUALAB\nZachary Cartwright, PhD","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bdwyneYe-wwuE0piWvrRKwpYyT9MYdDMVavfd2QmlTQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZGRk/NDFhODg5NWI5YTc0/NWMzNjA1OTkxZGY3/MmJlZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}