The Food Files

In this episode, host Darren Scott explains what the Homemade Food Freedom Act allows, who it applies to and where its limits begin. Learn how home-based food production works in Oklahoma, what responsibilities producers still carry and when it may be time to transition beyond home production. This conversation helps clarify common misconceptions and supports informed, compliant food business decisions.

Starting a food business takes more than a good idea. In this episode, we talk about why training and education matter early on, how workshops can help food entrepreneurs avoid common mistakes, and what it really means to “start smart” in today’s food industry.

In this reset episode, host Darren Scott introduces Food Files and explains who it’s for, what it covers, and how the podcast supports food entrepreneurs, processors and partners across Oklahoma. Learn how future episodes will break down food science, food business and the real-world challenges behind moving ideas into impact.

In this episode, Dr. Darren Scott and FAPC business specialist Andrea Graves break down what food processors and value-added businesses should prepare for in 2026—from regulatory and labeling changes to formulation updates and shifting consumer expectations. They also preview new opportunities and expanded support coming from FAPC in the year ahead.

What’s in a Name? Standards of Identity in Food Processing

Arlette Sanchez Santos, graduate research assistant, is under supervision of Dr. Ravi Jadeja at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Arlette discusses how FAPC has helped her complete her masters and further her education of food safety through a partnership with Mexico and OSU.

Harleigh Moore, graduate research assistant, is under supervision of Dr. Ravi Jadeja at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Harleigh explains how her research on the food safety throughout the harvesting of Bison within the Osage Nation.

Sitong He, graduate research assistant, is under supervision of Dr. Peter Muriana at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Sitong reveals how a food microbiology course solidified her path towards a future of research of bacteria and lactate acid in a multitude of dairy products.

Destiny Hamilton, graduate research assistant, is under supervision of Dr. Ravi Jadeja at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Destiny discloses her work with clients on improving their HACCP plan and how FAPC has supported and helped further her knowledge.

Kavya Gavia, graduate research assistant, is under supervision of Dr. Peter Muriana at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Kavya shares FAPC’s role on her research on bacteria from related sources of swine feed.