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The objectives were to: (1) assess current produce safety needs through focus group interviews; (2) develop educational videos in the native languages of the growers; and (3) evaluate the videos using the Theory of Planned Behavior. Findings from Objective 1 indicated that educational content should focus on: (1) key produce safety topics such as contamination sources, sick worker guidelines, biological soil amendments, agricultural water testing, and visitor protocols; (2) culturally appropriate characters; (3) simple, clear language that resonates with the growers; and (4) dissemination through accessible platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp. Based on these findings, two educational videos were developed: Understanding Fertilizers and Their Risks and How to Control Germs on the Farm. 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