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.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Understanding and complying with FDA and USDA regulations.
- A unique perspective on food safety from having managed a small farm
- The science behind feeding farm animals
- Why local state regulations can be a lifeline for startups
- How to better integrate preharvest food safety knowledge
Jump to:
(05:48) Navigating food classification regulations.
(07:40) Why is ensuring animal safety vital for food safety?
(13:36) Key lessons from Grad school farm visits.
(14:53) Promote food safety through farm relationships and volunteering.
(20:13 Decision-making is like playing poker in life.
(18:58) The guest’s favorite artist and song
(23:24) Featured artist and song
(24:22) This episode’s Mantra
Featured Artist and Song:
NRG by PiCO THE GUYO
Links mentioned in this episode:
Pink Friday 2 by Nicki Minaj, music was chosen by Marcus Washington
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