Esther French snapped photos of chickens in mobile coops, recorded warehouse traffic jam sounds, interviewed farmers and slogged through murky government regulations--all in the pursuit of good stories about food safety. Esther's byline has appeared in The Washington Post, as well as on regional and local news websites. Her writing ability ranges from investigative pieces to medical news to community features. She graduated in May 2011 with a double degree in journalism and Spanish from the University of Maryland. Twitter. LinkedIn. Facebook.

Stories

• Salmonella Lurks From Farm to Fork
• Food-Safety Issues Abound Near U.S. Capitol

Placements

• Salmonella Lurks From Farm to Fork - The Center for Public Integrity
• Salmonella Lurks From Farm to Fork - Washington Post
• Food-Safety Issues Abound Near U.S. Capitol - Washington Post
• Food-Safety Issues Abound Near U.S. Capitol - Food Poison Journal