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.
Greenhouse Tomato
Varieties, Soilless, Culture, Planting o Environmental Control, Fertilizers, Pollination, Non-Pathogenic Disorders, Harvesting, Handling, Storage, Pests
Seasonal Changes affect Poultry
As we move into the fall months, cool weather will soon arrive, and the rain will once again fall in western Oregon. There are special considerations for the poultry flock during these months of changing conditions. First of all, make sure your birds have a place to get away from the rain. Chicken don’t like the rain and will prefer to mostly remain under cover, ...