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Fresh Applesauce Class

Have you ever considered what else you can use apples for other than a fresh snack or apple pie? …

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Summer Canning

Let us come to you. You pick location, time, date, what you want to can and who cans with …

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Part 4: Mixed Loads - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms

At times, it is necessary to transport or store different commodities together. In such mixed …

2 weeks ago — Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms

Part 5: References

This publication lists the references used in parts 1-4 of the Postharvest Handling and Cooling …

2 weeks ago — Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms

Part 1: Quality Maintenance - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms

Fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers must be in excellent condition and have excellent quality if …

2 weeks ago — Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms

Part 3: Handling - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms

The most important key to quality maintenance of fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers is careful …

2 weeks ago — Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms

Brief Instructions for Freezing Fruit

This publication covers best freezing practices for a variety of fruits.

9/26/19
Starch iodine staining pattern used to determine apple maturity.

Maximizing Your SmartFresh℠ Investments

SmartFresh℠ (1-methylcyclopropene, MCP) is a relatively new tool for postharvest management of apples. In 2002, …

8/21/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Figure 2. Fitting the top in place.

Cool and Ship: A Low-Cost, Portable Forced-Air Cooling Unit

This publication gives instruction for building and using an inexpensive postharvest cooling system. The cool …

8/14/19 — Postharvest Technology Series
Figure 1. The effects of temperature on the growth of Monolinia

Chlorination and Postharvest Disease Control

At present, chlorination is one of the few chemical options available to help manage postharvest …

8/14/19 — Postharvest Technology Series
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