Rhubarb
Fertilizers, Hothouse Forcing, Harvesting, Handling, Storage, Pest Control
On-Farm Food Safety: Cleaning and Sanitizing Guide
Using good sanitation practices during production, harvesting, and packaging can help reduce the risk of microbial contamination of fresh produce. Soil, fertilizers, harvesting equipment, water, workers, or animals such as livestock, pets, and pests can be sources of harmful microorganisms that cause food-borne illness. Surfaces that come in contact with produce must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized regularly. Employees need to understand and use appropriate food handling practices.
Irrigating Pastures
As summer approaches and the soil dries, forage plants become dormant. Some years in drier areas of Oregon dormancy may begin in the late spring. If you have irrigation rights, your pastures can provide supplemental nutrition even during the dry summer months. Although this article targets irrigated pastures, many of the principles apply to other crops. There are a number of ...
Greenhouse Tomato
Varieties, Soilless, Culture, Planting o Environmental Control, Fertilizers, Pollination, Non-Pathogenic Disorders, Harvesting, Handling, Storage, Pests