{"id":3454,"date":"2020-12-07T12:16:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T16:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/?page_id=3454"},"modified":"2022-01-31T17:07:39","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T21:07:39","slug":"post-harvest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/post-harvest\/","title":{"rendered":"Post Harvest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-columns ab-layout-columns-2 ab-2-col-equal\"><div class=\"ab-layout-column-wrap ab-block-layout-column-gap-2 ab-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column ab-block-layout-column ab-is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"text-align:right\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Popular Resources<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-accordion ab-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"ab-accordion-title\">In The Packshed<\/summary><div class=\"ab-accordion-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/02\/09\/planning-an-efficient-and-safe-wash-pack-area\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2596\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planning an Efficient and Safe Wash\/Pack Area<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/03\/30\/clean-sanitize-disinfect\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2710\">A Guide to Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting for Produce Farms<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/12\/22\/cooler-construction-options-walls-and-panels\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1864\">Cooler Construction Options \u2013 Walls and Panels<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/04\/22\/drains-for-produce-farms\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2750\">Drains for Produce Farms<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2017\/04\/21\/spring-cleaning-farm-cooler-checklist\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"924\">Spring Cleaning \u2013 Farm Cooler Checklist<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2016\/04\/29\/finish-surfaces-for-produce-and-food-areas\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"750\">Finish Surfaces for Produce and Food Areas<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/05\/21\/floor-design-for-vegetable-wash-pack-and-storage-areas\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1446\">Floor Design for Vegetable Wash, Pack and Storage Areas<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/06\/09\/improving-handwashing-stations\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2886\">Improving Handwashing Stations<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/05\/30\/hygienic-and-sanitary-design-for-produce-farms\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2224\">Hygienic and Sanitary Design for Produce Farms<\/a><br \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-accordion ab-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"ab-accordion-title\">Postharvest Equipment<\/summary><div class=\"ab-accordion-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/11\/14\/bins-buckets-baskets-totes\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"945\">Bins, Buckets, Baskets &amp; Totes<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2013\/03\/20\/coolbotstm-inexpensive-cold-storage\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"204\">CoolBots(TM): Inexpensive Cold Storage<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2015\/06\/16\/doser-for-small-scale-vegetable-washing-with-sanitizer\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"661\">Doser for Small Scale Vegetable Washing with Sanitizer<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2017\/04\/21\/spring-cleaning-farm-cooler-checklist\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"924\">Spring Cleaning \u2013 Farm Cooler Checklist<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/07\/20\/greens-spinners-for-farm-use\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1481\">Greens Spinners for Farm Use<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/09\/09\/greens-washline-from-china\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2434\">Greens Washline from China<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/11\/16\/hanging-hoses\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1777\">Hanging Hoses<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/02\/17\/innovation-in-small-scale-vegetable-washing-equipment\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1175\">Innovation in Small Scale Vegetable Washing Equipment<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/06\/02\/spray-tables-for-produce-farms\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1220\">Spray Tables for Produce Farms<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2016\/05\/03\/thermostats-for-agriculture\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"792\">Thermostats for Agriculture<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/01\/25\/vegetable-wash-sinks-tanks-tubs-and-basins-upgrades-for-efficiency-and-ergonomics\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1929\">Vegetable Wash Sinks, Tanks, Tubs and Basins: Upgrades for Efficiency and Ergonomics<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-accordion ab-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"ab-accordion-title\">Postharvest Case Studies<\/summary><div class=\"ab-accordion-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/12\/18\/the-barnhouse-optimized-for-modern-day-vegetable-farming-at-footprint-farm\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1848\">The BarnHouse: Optimized for Modern Day Vegetable Farming at Footprint Farm<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/04\/25\/last-resort-farm-not-stalled-by-dary-barn-conversion\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2120\">Last Resort Farm Not Stalled by Dairy Barn Conversion<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/08\/02\/wheels-keep-things-rolling-at-root-5-farm\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2323\">Wheels Keep Things Rolling at Root 5 Farm<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/09\/30\/giving-a-dairy-barn-new-life-at-new-leaf-organics\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3086\">Giving a Dairy Barn New Life at New Leaf Organics<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/11\/10\/mighty-clean-and-comfortable-a-new-wash-and-pack-shed-at-mighty-food-farm\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1715\">Mighty Clean and Comfortable \u2013 A New Wash and Pack Shed at Mighty Food Farm<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/09\/21\/simple-ergonomics-and-lean-thinking-at-chewonki-farm\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1635\">Simple Ergonomics and Lean Thinking at Chewonki Farm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/phcs\">See More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-accordion ab-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"ab-accordion-title\">Videos<\/summary><div class=\"ab-accordion-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/12\/02\/across-the-fence-mean-greens-washing-machine-tv-segment-on-greens-spinners\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2563\">Across The Fence: Mean Green(s) Washing Machine (TV Segment on Greens Spinners<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/09\/13\/washing-machine-greens-spinner-workshop\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2454\">Washing Machine Greens Spinner Workshop<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/08\/04\/a-visit-to-market-farm-implement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3006\">A Visit to Market Farm Implement<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/08\/18\/project-planning-for-postharvest-efficiency-profitability-food-safety-free-8-part-packshed-webinar\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2969\">Project Planning for Postharvest Efficiency, Profitability &amp; Food Safety (Free 8-Part Packshed Webinar)<\/a><br \/><br \/>View more on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCwLVR4LaVPtvm4m3XW5Kv9w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-accordion ab-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"ab-accordion-title\">Events (Workshops, Webinar&#8217;s &amp; Presentations)<\/summary><div class=\"ab-accordion-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/10\/01\/ag-engineering-downloadable-pdf-resources\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2483\">Presentation Slide Decks<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/07\/30\/all-about-alliums-twilight-meeting-video-recording\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2338\">All About Alliums \u2013 Twilight Meeting Video Recording<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/vvbgawebinar\" target=\"_blank\">VVBGA Webinar Series<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-accordion ab-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"ab-accordion-title\">DIY Projects<\/summary><div class=\"ab-accordion-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2014\/11\/02\/simple-diy-outside-air-exchange\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"577\">Simple DIY Outside Air Exchange<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2014\/03\/04\/diy-auto-fill-humidifier\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"418\">DIY Auto-fill Humidifier<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Posts (Most Recent)<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2025\/02\/IMG_8065-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2025\/02\/IMG_8065-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2025\/02\/IMG_8065-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2025\/02\/IMG_8065-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2025\/02\/26\/a-fork-in-the-road-outgrowing-the-packshed-at-crossroad-farm\/\">A Fork in the Road: Outgrowing the Packshed at Crossroad Farm<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-02-26T14:36:50-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2025-02-26<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Philip Mason, owner of Crossroad Farm in Thetford, VT, has been working on this farm for over 10 years, but is not held back by the way things have always been done. He has an open mind and is always looking for ways to improve and take the business to the next level. When he &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2025\/02\/26\/a-fork-in-the-road-outgrowing-the-packshed-at-crossroad-farm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;A Fork in the Road: Outgrowing the Packshed at Crossroad Farm&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/12\/IMG_7750-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/12\/IMG_7750-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/12\/IMG_7750-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/12\/IMG_7750-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2025\/02\/18\/metal-building-in-a-week-scaling-up-at-mcdonald-farmstand\/\">Metal Building in a Week: Scaling up at McDonald Farmstand<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-02-18T12:45:20-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2025-02-18<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Jacob Mills started vegetable farming in 2017 and, after a few years of building the business, faced the reality that washing and packing out of the end of a greenhouse wasn\u2019t going to help him meet the goal of working full-time on the farm.&nbsp; He was coming to a crossroads realizing that if this was &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2025\/02\/18\/metal-building-in-a-week-scaling-up-at-mcdonald-farmstand\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Metal Building in a Week: Scaling up at McDonald Farmstand&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6165-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6165-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6165-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6165-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2024\/07\/03\/shipping-container-delivers-the-goods-for-ascutney-harvest\/\">Shipping Container Delivers the Goods for Ascutney Harvest<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-07-03T09:30:36-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2024-07-03<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Lauren Mucha and Oliver Owen own and operate Ascutney Harvest in Ascutney, Vermont. Their half-acre market garden consists mostly of mixed vegetables and herbs which require washing and packing before heading off to two different farmers markets and a few wholesale vendors. They are fairly new to this land, and needed to make a quick &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2024\/07\/03\/shipping-container-delivers-the-goods-for-ascutney-harvest\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Shipping Container Delivers the Goods for Ascutney Harvest&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6204-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6204-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6204-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6204-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2024\/06\/05\/planning-tames-the-postharvest-beast-at-wild-work-farm\/\">Planning Tames the Postharvest Beast at Wild Work Farm<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-06-05T09:55:02-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2024-06-05<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Lissa Goldstein runs the farming operation at Wild Work Farm in Keene Valley, New York nestled in the Adirondack Mountains. Wild Work is a diversified vegetable farm with some blueberries and fruit trees. When Lissa heard we were building out examples of wash\/pack areas she reached out to share details of her shipping container project, &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2024\/06\/05\/planning-tames-the-postharvest-beast-at-wild-work-farm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Planning Tames the Postharvest Beast at Wild Work Farm&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/11\/IMG_3839-2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/11\/IMG_3839-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/11\/IMG_3839-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/11\/IMG_3839-2-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2024\/01\/05\/reinventing-the-wheel-easing-movement-and-adding-flexibility-with-material-handling-options\/\">Reinventing the Wheel: Easing Movement and Adding Flexibility<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-01-05T17:48:07-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2024-01-05<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Could wheels help you out in your pack shed? When do they make sense and when don\u2019t they? Below are examples illustrating how growers are using wheels in different ways to ease the movement of product out of the field and around the wash\/pack. Why Scale, Diversity, Markets and Bins Matter? At the heart of &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2024\/01\/05\/reinventing-the-wheel-easing-movement-and-adding-flexibility-with-material-handling-options\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Reinventing the Wheel: Easing Movement and Adding Flexibility&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/07\/IMG_9151-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/07\/IMG_9151-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/07\/IMG_9151-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/07\/IMG_9151-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/07\/16\/farmers-favorites-the-azs-rinse-conveyor\/\">Farmer\u2019s Favorites: The AZS Rinse Conveyor<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-07-16T10:11:12-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2023-07-16<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Vegetable growers are seeking tools to improve flexibility and efficiency in the packshed. The AZS Rinse Conveyor is becoming a popular piece of equipment to meet the need to rinse off a variety of crops.&nbsp; Table of Contents OverviewCommon Uses Cost User Reviews Use as a Bin Washer Contact information This machine is designed and &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/07\/16\/farmers-favorites-the-azs-rinse-conveyor\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Farmer\u2019s Favorites: The AZS Rinse Conveyor&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/06\/IMG_3670-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/06\/IMG_3670-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/06\/IMG_3670-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/06\/IMG_3670-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/06\/18\/farmers-favorite-univerco-barrel-washer\/\">Farmer\u2019s Favorite: Univerco Barrel Washer<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-06-18T10:27:26-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2023-06-18<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Josh Carter is the manager of the market garden at Shelburne Farms.&nbsp; They grow three acres of certified organic fruit, vegetables and flowers while supporting an educational mission. They wanted to eliminate a bottleneck in their postharvest systems of hand washing roots with hoses and power washers, turning them around by hand or in crates. &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/06\/18\/farmers-favorite-univerco-barrel-washer\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Farmer\u2019s Favorite: Univerco Barrel Washer&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/05\/IMG_4415-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/05\/IMG_4415-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/05\/IMG_4415-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/05\/IMG_4415-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/05\/26\/farmers-favorites-shipping-containers-and-their-use-on-vegetable-farms\/\">Farmer&#8217;s Favorites: Shipping Containers and Their Use on Vegetable Farms<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-05-26T09:17:53-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2023-05-26<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Farming requires lots of space. Space to grow vegetables, conditioned space to store harvested produce, and a secure space to house tools out of the weather. Barns and tool sheds can be expensive, and building takes time. If you\u2019re farming on rented land, it\u2019s even harder to justify the investment in a permanent building. Shipping &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/05\/26\/farmers-favorites-shipping-containers-and-their-use-on-vegetable-farms\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Farmer&#8217;s Favorites: Shipping Containers and Their Use on Vegetable Farms&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/05\/jsf7-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/05\/jsf7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/05\/jsf7-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/05\/jsf7-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/05\/18\/expanding-infrastructure-and-maximizing-its-potential-at-jericho-settlers-farm\/\">Expanding Infrastructure and Maximizing its Potential at Jericho Settlers Farm<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-05-18T12:05:57-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2023-05-18<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Mark Fasching and Christa Alexander run Jericho Settlers Farm where they grow \u201cgood food year round\u201d in Jericho, Vermont. Like many, they started out with a garden and roadside stand and continually expanded to growing over 30 acres of vegetables with 18 greenhouses. As their business expanded over the years, so did their infrastructure needs.&nbsp; &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/05\/18\/expanding-infrastructure-and-maximizing-its-potential-at-jericho-settlers-farm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Expanding Infrastructure and Maximizing its Potential at Jericho Settlers Farm&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/05\/IMG_8339-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/05\/IMG_8339-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/05\/IMG_8339-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/05\/IMG_8339-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/05\/15\/natural-light-in-the-packshed-at-high-meadows-farm\/\">Natural Light in the Packshed at High Meadows Farm<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-05-15T20:20:32-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2023-05-15<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Howard Prussack of High Meadows Farm in Westminster West, Vermont grows 7 acres of vegetables and wanted to improve his vegetable washing space. He imagined a bright and warm space instead of the dark and cool dairy barn they were working out of. With a goal of creating a fun and happy place to work, &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/05\/15\/natural-light-in-the-packshed-at-high-meadows-farm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Natural Light in the Packshed at High Meadows Farm&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/02\/IMG_5217-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/02\/IMG_5217-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/02\/IMG_5217-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/02\/IMG_5217-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/03\/24\/a-three-season-structure-keeps-the-momentum-at-flywheel-farm\/\">A Three-Season Structure Keeps the Momentum at Flywheel Farm<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-03-24T09:17:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2023-03-24<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Ansel Ploog and Justin Cote run Flywheel Farm in Woodbury, Vermont. They wholesale 2 acres of organic vegetables to local co-op stores and through a regional distributor. When starting their farm in 2012, they understood they needed a spot to wash and pack their produce, undercover and off the ground. They chose to go with &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/03\/24\/a-three-season-structure-keeps-the-momentum-at-flywheel-farm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;A Three-Season Structure Keeps the Momentum at Flywheel Farm&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/03\/IMG_0372-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/03\/IMG_0372-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/03\/IMG_0372-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/03\/IMG_0372-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/03\/16\/top-5-working-with-contractors-on-a-postharvest-project\/\">Top 5: Working with Contractors on a Postharvest Project<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-03-16T10:48:47-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2023-03-16<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Key Takeaways Introduction Construction projects are both exciting and daunting. There\u2019s great joy in dreaming about a new space or a renovated work area, but there can be a long windy path full of dread and stress between what you have now and what you hope to have in the future. Working with a contractor &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/03\/16\/top-5-working-with-contractors-on-a-postharvest-project\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Top 5: Working with Contractors on a Postharvest Project&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/02\/DM-Thumb-IMG_3709-85-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/02\/DM-Thumb-IMG_3709-85-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/02\/DM-Thumb-IMG_3709-85-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2023\/02\/DM-Thumb-IMG_3709-85-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/02\/02\/duijndam-machines-used-equipment-from-europe\/\">Duijndam Machines &#8211; Used Equipment from Europe<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-02-02T07:12:21-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2023-02-02<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Way back in 2019, we visited Duijndam Machines in The Netherlands. We had heard from growers in the northeast about this fantastical place where used equipment from European growers goes, not to die, but to be reborn. We had to see it for ourselves. And to bring home some video of our tour. The video &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/02\/02\/duijndam-machines-used-equipment-from-europe\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Duijndam Machines &#8211; Used Equipment from Europe&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_0993-Pano-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_0993-Pano-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_0993-Pano-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_0993-Pano-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/12\/09\/easy-breezy-three-season-packshed-at-stout-oak-farm\/\">Easy Breezy Three Season Packshed at Stout Oak Farm\u00a0<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-12-09T14:00:08-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2022-12-09<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Kate Donald began farming at Stout Oak Farm in Brentwood, NH in 2012. As the farm grew she quickly realized they could only handle one, or maybe two infrastructure projects at a time. Much of these improvements went into production practices, and greenhouses that clearly penciled out to be wise investments in the farm. Now, &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/12\/09\/easy-breezy-three-season-packshed-at-stout-oak-farm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Easy Breezy Three Season Packshed at Stout Oak Farm\u00a0&#8220;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_7505c-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_7505c-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_7505c-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/12\/IMG_7505c-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/12\/07\/new-metal-building-from-scratch-at-hall-brook-farm\/\">New Metal Building from Scratch at Hall Brook Farm<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-12-07T15:11:54-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2022-12-07<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Pheonix and Megan O\u2019Brien of Hall Brook Farm purchased their farm in Thorndike, Maine in 2016, and are growing over 20 acres of vegetables with over \u2153 acre in high tunnels. They have experienced rapid growth of the business in the last few years. In 2020 they had gross sales over $250,000 which expanded in &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/12\/07\/new-metal-building-from-scratch-at-hall-brook-farm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;New Metal Building from Scratch at Hall Brook Farm&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0155-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0155-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0155-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/08\/IMG_0155-1-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/08\/22\/the-next-chapter-renovating-a-barn-to-sustain-indian-line-farm\/\">The Next Chapter: Renovating a Barn to Sustain Indian Line Farm\u00a0<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-08-22T15:23:37-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2022-08-22<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Elizabeth Keen and her husband Al have been farming at Indian Line Farm in Great Barrington, MA for over 25 years. After taking a sabbatical in 2016, they had the realization that after 10-15 years \u201cjust running the farm\u201d it was time that some things needed to change to make the farm more sustainable in &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/08\/22\/the-next-chapter-renovating-a-barn-to-sustain-indian-line-farm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;The Next Chapter: Renovating a Barn to Sustain Indian Line Farm\u00a0&#8220;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/2-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/06\/22\/dry-cleaning-on-produce-farms-alternatives-to-using-water-detergents\/\">\u201cDry Cleaning\u201d on Produce Farms: Alternatives to Using Water &amp; Detergents<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-06-22T03:59:04-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2022-06-22<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Key points:<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/05\/IMG_0814-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/05\/IMG_0814-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/05\/IMG_0814-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/06\/10\/farmers-favorites-cleaning-tools\/\">Farmer\u2019s Favorites: Cleaning Tools<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-06-10T10:00:52-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2022-06-10<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">As part of our SCRUB Project, we have been demonstrating a wide range of Cleaning Tools for Produce Farms, on-farm with growers. This has opened up the question, &#8220;Which one(s) should I buy for this specific cleaning task?&#8221; Based on our experience and feedback from partner farms, here are some of our favorites that we&#8217;d &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/06\/10\/farmers-favorites-cleaning-tools\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Farmer\u2019s Favorites: Cleaning Tools&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_9204-2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_9204-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_9204-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_9204-2-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/02\/25\/patient-pursuit-of-packshed-happiness-at-ananda-gardens\/\">Patient Pursuit of Packshed Happiness at Ananda Gardens<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-02-25T14:21:55-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2022-02-25<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Patrick Sullivan and Melisa Oliva have been farming for 5 years at Ananda Gardens, a CSA Farm in Middlesex, Vermont. They have been working to grow their farm and improve their wash-pack area as they renovated the 1950s dairy barn that stood on the property. They have 150 CSA members between the fall and spring &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/02\/25\/patient-pursuit-of-packshed-happiness-at-ananda-gardens\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Patient Pursuit of Packshed Happiness at Ananda Gardens&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_4621-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_4621-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_4621-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/02\/IMG_4621-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/02\/24\/washing-machine-greens-spinner-conversion-guide\/\">Washing Machine\/Greens Spinner Conversion Guide<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-02-24T08:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2022-02-24<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Greens spinners play a vital role making greens production profitable for the small farm. Some farms find themselves stuck in the middle, where inexpensive, small-scale spinners cause a bottleneck, but it is hard to justify a more expensive industrial, stainless steel, restaurant-style machine. If you are just getting started, we have a full overview of &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/02\/24\/washing-machine-greens-spinner-conversion-guide\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Washing Machine\/Greens Spinner Conversion Guide&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/01\/IMG_8774-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/01\/IMG_8774-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/01\/IMG_8774-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/01\/IMG_8774-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/01\/25\/preventing-freezing-in-produce-coolers\/\">Preventing Freezing in Produce Coolers<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-01-25T22:20:13-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2022-01-25<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Occasionally, during longer cold snaps, we receive a lot of questions about storage crops freezing in coolers. This post summarizes some ideas for preventing freezing. Summary Seal up the Cooler Box The main culprit in freezing is most likely infiltration of cold, outside air into the cooler.&nbsp; If you\u2019re seeing freezing in one area, there &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/01\/25\/preventing-freezing-in-produce-coolers\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Preventing Freezing in Produce Coolers&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2021\/12\/IMG_1454-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2021\/12\/IMG_1454-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2021\/12\/IMG_1454-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2021\/12\/IMG_1454-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2021\/12\/17\/root-washers-for-produce-farms\/\">Root Washers for Produce Farms<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-12-17T09:57:09-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2021-12-17<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">There are many ways to wash root crops on produce farms. This guide covers a range of options from smaller farms washing by hand to larger operations with fully automated wash lines.&nbsp; Watch the Webinar Root Washing Systems with Hans Estrin | VVBGA Webinar Series Spray tables Spray tables are commonly used to rinse bunched &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2021\/12\/17\/root-washers-for-produce-farms\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Root Washers for Produce Farms&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2021\/10\/IMG_0321-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2021\/10\/IMG_0321-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2021\/10\/IMG_0321-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2021\/10\/IMG_0321-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2021\/10\/06\/building-a-better-greens-bubbler\/\">Building a Better Greens Bubbler<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-10-06T18:21:59-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2021-10-06<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Introduction Leafy greens are a popular crop among consumers seeking a healthy and nutritious diet year-round. As a crop that is grown close to the ground in a variety of systems, often it is important to remove soil from the leaves before marketing. A relatively high volume dunk tank with several, typically lower volume, follow-on &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2021\/10\/06\/building-a-better-greens-bubbler\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Building a Better Greens Bubbler&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_8428-18-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_8428-18-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_8428-18-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2021\/04\/22\/sharpening-the-edges-wash-pack-efficiencies-in-a-new-farm-building-at-small-axe-farm\/\">Sharpening the Edges: Wash\/Pack Efficiencies in a New Farm Building at Small Axe Farm<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-04-22T16:20:40-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2021-04-22<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A video version of this case study is available here and a printable PDF is available here. Evan Perkins &amp; Heidi Choate own and operate Small Axe Farm in Barnet, Vermont. Together, they have been farming mixed vegetables for over 20 years and have been running Small Axe Farm since 2008.&nbsp; About Small Axe Farm &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2021\/04\/22\/sharpening-the-edges-wash-pack-efficiencies-in-a-new-farm-building-at-small-axe-farm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Sharpening the Edges: Wash\/Pack Efficiencies in a New Farm Building at Small Axe Farm&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/12\/IMG_5788-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/12\/IMG_5788-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/12\/IMG_5788-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/12\/15\/safely-dispensing-sanitizers\/\">Safely Dispensing Sanitizers<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-12-15T15:24:53-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2020-12-15<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Sanitizers used for treating post-harvest agricultural water on produce farms often come in 2.5, 5, or 10 gallon totes. These totes can be cumbersome to pour from resulting in splashing and spilling. These chemicals are also shipped in concentrations that can cause injury. Here are some simple ways of increasing the safety and accuracy of &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/12\/15\/safely-dispensing-sanitizers\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Safely Dispensing Sanitizers&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/11\/IMG_6763c-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/11\/IMG_6763c-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/11\/IMG_6763c-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/11\/23\/shedding-some-light-in-the-shed-lighting-for-indoor-work-on-the-farm\/\">Shedding Some Light in the Shed &#8211; Lighting for Indoor Work on the Farm<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-11-23T17:59:58-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2020-11-23<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">As the days shorten and we turn the clocks back, it may be a great time to think about installing or improving lights in some of our indoor spaces. Maybe you could use a bit more light to see the drill size marking in the workshop. Or, perhaps, you&#8217;d like to be able to sort &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/11\/23\/shedding-some-light-in-the-shed-lighting-for-indoor-work-on-the-farm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Shedding Some Light in the Shed &#8211; Lighting for Indoor Work on the Farm&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/09\/IMG_2405-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/09\/IMG_2405-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/09\/IMG_2405-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/09\/30\/giving-a-dairy-barn-new-life-at-new-leaf-organics\/\">Giving a Dairy Barn New Life at New Leaf Organics<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-09-30T14:47:10-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2020-09-30<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A video version of this case study is available here and a printable PDF is available here. Jill Kopel owns and operates New Leaf Organics in Bristol, Vermont and has over 19 years of farming experience. After many years of growing crops and growing the business she made the decision to invest significantly in her &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/09\/30\/giving-a-dairy-barn-new-life-at-new-leaf-organics\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Giving a Dairy Barn New Life at New Leaf Organics&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/08\/IMG_7930-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/08\/IMG_7930-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/08\/IMG_7930-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/08\/IMG_7930-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/08\/18\/project-planning-for-postharvest-efficiency-profitability-food-safety-free-8-part-packshed-webinar\/\">Project Planning for Postharvest Efficiency, Profitability &amp; Food Safety (Free 8-Part Packshed Webinar)<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-08-18T10:58:11-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2020-08-18<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The UVM Extension Produce Safety Team has developed a video series focused on postharvest upgrades for your farm. Whether your project is organizing a relatively simple outside wash station or building a full packshed from scratch, we share the principles and practice with examples to help you make the most of it. An outline of &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/08\/18\/project-planning-for-postharvest-efficiency-profitability-food-safety-free-8-part-packshed-webinar\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Project Planning for Postharvest Efficiency, Profitability &amp; Food Safety (Free 8-Part Packshed Webinar)&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/07\/Brush-img-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/07\/Brush-img-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/07\/Brush-img-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/07\/06\/washing-machine-greens-spinners-cleaning-tips\/\">Washing Machine Greens Spinners: Cleaning Tips<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-07-06T12:54:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2020-07-06<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Washing machine greens spinners are often used for drying greens on small farms. They do require attention to cleaning and maintenance in order to keep them in sanitary working condition. This blog post highlights some tips to cleaning your greens spinner and provides links to six videos that focus on how to best clean these &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/07\/06\/washing-machine-greens-spinners-cleaning-tips\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Washing Machine Greens Spinners: Cleaning Tips&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_3006-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_3006-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_3006-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/06\/02\/spray-tables-for-produce-farms\/\">Spray Tables for Produce Farms<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-06-02T20:55:37-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2020-06-02<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">If we apply the principles of hygienic design to a spray table it becomes clear that we should think about the cleanability of the materials and the assembly while also thinking about how the materials will hold up over time with repeated use.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/04\/Clean-Floor-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/04\/Clean-Floor-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/04\/Clean-Floor-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/04\/22\/drains-for-produce-farms\/\">Drains for Produce Farms<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-04-22T17:15:13-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2020-04-22<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">This guide provides background on planning for drains and drainage from produce wash and pack areas. Direct drains, floor and spot drains, and trench and gutter drains are discussed. A construction drawing for a trench drain is also provided.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/03\/IMG_1622-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/03\/IMG_1622-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/03\/IMG_1622-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/03\/IMG_1622-1-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/03\/30\/clean-sanitize-disinfect\/\">A Guide to Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting for Produce Farms<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-03-30T09:30:23-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2020-03-30<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">This is a guide to understanding the differences between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting. It is focused on produce farms and is motivated by current concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/02\/IMG_8770c-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/02\/IMG_8770c-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/02\/IMG_8770c-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/02\/IMG_8770c-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/02\/09\/planning-an-efficient-and-safe-wash-pack-area\/\">Planning an Efficient and Safe Wash\/Pack Area<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-02-09T15:15:33-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2020-02-09<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Chris Callahan, Hans Estrin, and Andy Chamberlin Reading not your thing? We have a free, 8-Part webinar video series that goes into depth on all of the following topics discussed below. Project Planning for Postharvest Efficiency, Profitability &amp; Food Safety Summary Efficiency and food safety are integral parts of running a profitable and viable &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/02\/09\/planning-an-efficient-and-safe-wash-pack-area\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Planning an Efficient and Safe Wash\/Pack Area&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/10\/IMG_3010-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/10\/IMG_3010-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/10\/IMG_3010-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/10\/IMG_3010-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/10\/17\/washing-machine-greens-spinners-shopping-advice\/\">Washing Machine Greens Spinners: Shopping Advice<\/a><time datetime=\"2019-10-17T10:22:36-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2019-10-17<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">This blog post is for those using or considering a converted washing machine as greens spinner.&nbsp; Background For background information on several different types of greens spinners and general thoughts on using washing machine conversions see this blog post.&nbsp; If you&#8217;ve purchased a machine and are ready to convert it, see our Washing Machine\/Greens Spinner &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/10\/17\/washing-machine-greens-spinners-shopping-advice\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Washing Machine Greens Spinners: Shopping Advice&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/10\/PDF-icon-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/10\/PDF-icon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/10\/PDF-icon-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/10\/01\/ag-engineering-downloadable-pdf-resources\/\">Ag Engineering Downloadable PDF Resources<\/a><time datetime=\"2019-10-01T10:15:20-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2019-10-01<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">All of our resources are available here on this blog. However, if you are looking for a printed handout, here is a list. These are all of the PDF documents that we share during workshops, meetings, and presentations. All links will open the PDF in a new tab. You may also want to check out &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/10\/01\/ag-engineering-downloadable-pdf-resources\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Ag Engineering Downloadable PDF Resources&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/09\/IMG_2718-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/09\/IMG_2718-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/09\/IMG_2718-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/09\/IMG_2718-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/09\/09\/greens-washline-from-china\/\">Greens Washline from China<\/a><time datetime=\"2019-09-09T11:18:36-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2019-09-09<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">With innovative tools becoming more available for salad greens production from field prep through harvest, mixed greens are becoming more attractive for farmers. Postharvest handling and wash\/pack still causes a bottleneck for many farms. Today we share some knowledge on a piece of equipment recently adopted at Jericho Settlers Farm in Jericho, VT. This Greens &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/09\/09\/greens-washline-from-china\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Greens Washline from China&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/08\/IMG_1537-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/08\/IMG_1537-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/08\/IMG_1537-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/08\/IMG_1537-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/08\/02\/wheels-keep-things-rolling-at-root-5-farm\/\">Wheels Keep Things Rolling at Root 5 Farm<\/a><time datetime=\"2019-08-02T13:17:53-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2019-08-02<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A PDF of this case study is available for download here.&nbsp; Danielle Allen and Ben Dana own and operate Root 5 Farm in Fairlee, Vermont. This organic vegetable farm on the Connecticut River provides over 200 CSA members, farmers market, restaurant, and wholesale customers with local, healthy food. Over 100 different varieties of crops are &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/08\/02\/wheels-keep-things-rolling-at-root-5-farm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Wheels Keep Things Rolling at Root 5 Farm&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/04\/IMG_7902-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/04\/IMG_7902-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/04\/IMG_7902-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/04\/IMG_7902-1-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/04\/25\/last-resort-farm-not-stalled-by-dary-barn-conversion\/\">Last Resort Farm Not Stalled by Dairy Barn Conversion<\/a><time datetime=\"2019-04-25T09:31:14-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2019-04-25<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A PDF of this case study is available for download here. Silas Doyle-Burr is managing Last Resort Farm in Monkton, VT, taking over the operations from his parents on the farm he grew up at. The farm was purchased in 1987 and transitioned from dairy farming to vegetable production in 1993. They now grow 26 &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/04\/25\/last-resort-farm-not-stalled-by-dary-barn-conversion\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Last Resort Farm Not Stalled by Dairy Barn Conversion&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_2637-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_2637-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_2637-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_2637-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/01\/25\/vegetable-wash-sinks-tanks-tubs-and-basins-upgrades-for-efficiency-and-ergonomics\/\">Vegetable Wash Sinks, Tanks, Tubs and Basins: Upgrades for Efficiency and Ergonomics<\/a><time datetime=\"2019-01-25T15:54:52-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2019-01-25<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A pdf of this blog post can be downloaded here. Produce wash sinks and tanks on vegetable farms consist of several different styles, designs, sizes, and uses. The needs vary from farm to farm but some features to consider are highlighted here. Some common basins for washing vegetables could include the following. Commonly Used as &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/01\/25\/vegetable-wash-sinks-tanks-tubs-and-basins-upgrades-for-efficiency-and-ergonomics\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Vegetable Wash Sinks, Tanks, Tubs and Basins: Upgrades for Efficiency and Ergonomics&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/01\/07\/last-resort-farm-post-harvest-case-study-video-series\/\">Last Resort Farm: Post Harvest Case Study (Video Series)<\/a><time datetime=\"2019-01-07T16:15:06-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2019-01-07<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Silas Doyle-Burr is managing Last Resort Farm in Monkton, VT, taking over the operations from his parents on the farm he grew up at. The farm was purchased in 1987, and transitioned from dairy farming to vegetable production in 1993, and now grow 26 different crops split just about evenly retail vs. wholesale. The following &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/01\/07\/last-resort-farm-post-harvest-case-study-video-series\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Last Resort Farm: Post Harvest Case Study (Video Series)&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/12\/IMG_9833-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/12\/IMG_9833-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/12\/IMG_9833-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/12\/IMG_9833-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/12\/22\/cooler-construction-options-walls-and-panels\/\">Cooler Construction Options &#8211; Walls and Panels<\/a><time datetime=\"2018-12-22T08:32:22-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2018-12-22<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">There are many options when it comes to constructing a walk-in cooler, cold room, or warm room for on-farm storage. The main goals for construction of any temperature and humidity controlled space are: The resources below provide an overview of common cooler wall construction options.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/12\/21\/mighty-clean-and-comfortable-video-series\/\">Mighty Clean and Comfortable (Video Series)<\/a><time datetime=\"2018-12-21T22:44:46-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2018-12-21<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Lisa MacDougall has led Mighty Food Farm through start-up, relocation from rented land to owned land, and now through the construction of a brand-new 60 ft x 90 ft wash and pack shed. She\u2019s done this all while producing a diverse mix of organic vegetables, tree fruit and berries on fourteen acres, now, in Shaftsbury. &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/12\/21\/mighty-clean-and-comfortable-video-series\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Mighty Clean and Comfortable (Video Series)&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/12\/IMG_0360-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/12\/IMG_0360-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/12\/IMG_0360-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/12\/IMG_0360-1-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/12\/18\/the-barnhouse-optimized-for-modern-day-vegetable-farming-at-footprint-farm\/\">The BarnHouse: Optimized for Modern Day Vegetable Farming at Footprint Farm<\/a><time datetime=\"2018-12-18T17:28:24-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2018-12-18<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">&nbsp;Download the PDF Fact Sheet of this Post Harvest Case Study Here! Taylor and Jake Mendel own and operate Footprint Farm in Starksboro, VT. Starting their own farm in 2013, they now produce pretty much everything except storage potatoes and storage squash with 66 different kinds of vegetables grown in both fields and high-tunnels. About &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/12\/18\/the-barnhouse-optimized-for-modern-day-vegetable-farming-at-footprint-farm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;The BarnHouse: Optimized for Modern Day Vegetable Farming at Footprint Farm&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/12\/06\/footprint-farm-post-harvest-case-study-video-series\/\">Footprint Farm: Post Harvest Case Study &#8211; Video Series<\/a><time datetime=\"2018-12-06T13:49:53-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2018-12-06<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Looking to upgrade your wash-pack space? Check out this interview with Taylor Hutchison from Footprint Farm talking about their motivations for building a new barn (house!) and including all the features they implemented to make it food safe and efficient. Stay tuned for a written case study, and a downloadable pdf coming soon. The playlist &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/12\/06\/footprint-farm-post-harvest-case-study-video-series\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Footprint Farm: Post Harvest Case Study &#8211; Video Series&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/11\/IMG_2531_2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/11\/IMG_2531_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/11\/IMG_2531_2-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/11\/16\/hanging-hoses\/\">Hanging Hoses<\/a><time datetime=\"2018-11-16T07:34:43-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2018-11-16<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Having water when and where you need it can make a big difference in vegetable wash station efficiency. Planning for multiple &#8220;drops&#8221; or spigots around the wash area can make it more convenient to access water where it is needed. Investing in a hose hanger, hose reel or a trolley can help keep the hose &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/11\/16\/hanging-hoses\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Hanging Hoses&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/11\/IMG_8346-e1542220813228-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/11\/14\/bins-buckets-baskets-totes\/\">Bins, Buckets, Baskets &amp; Totes<\/a><time datetime=\"2018-11-14T12:21:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2018-11-14<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">So you&#8217;re starting to farm, or scaling up your production. You hear talk about produce safety and cleanability.&nbsp; You are checking out what other farms are doing and are looking for harvest crates and storage bins. You probably noticed lots of people use many different things. Some use 5-gallon pails, milk crates, muck buckets, some &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/11\/14\/bins-buckets-baskets-totes\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Bins, Buckets, Baskets &amp; Totes&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/11\/IMG_0766-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/11\/IMG_0766-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/11\/IMG_0766-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/11\/IMG_0766-1-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/11\/10\/mighty-clean-and-comfortable-a-new-wash-and-pack-shed-at-mighty-food-farm\/\">Mighty Clean and Comfortable &#8211; A New Wash and Pack Shed at Mighty Food Farm<\/a><time datetime=\"2018-11-10T10:19:22-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2018-11-10<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">&nbsp;Download this Postharvest Case Study as a PDF Here! Lisa MacDougall has led Mighty Food Farm through start-up, relocation from rented land to owned land, and now through the construction of a brand-new 60 ft x 90 ft wash and pack shed. She\u2019s done this all while producing a diverse mix of organic vegetables, tree &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/11\/10\/mighty-clean-and-comfortable-a-new-wash-and-pack-shed-at-mighty-food-farm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Mighty Clean and Comfortable &#8211; A New Wash and Pack Shed at Mighty Food Farm&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/10\/11\/postharvest-resource-survey\/\">Postharvest Resource Survey<\/a><time datetime=\"2018-10-11T08:37:08-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2018-10-11<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We are seeking input regarding a research and education project with the goal of consolidating postharvest information in a single set of resources. Our proposed project aims to consolidate existing knowledge, best practices, and new developments in postharvest equipment, infrastructure, and buildings into a web-based handbook, workshop curriculum \/ educational materials and recorded videos. Click &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/10\/11\/postharvest-resource-survey\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Postharvest Resource Survey&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/07\/IMG_2332-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/07\/IMG_2332-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/07\/IMG_2332-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2018\/07\/IMG_2332-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/07\/20\/greens-spinners-for-farm-use\/\">Greens Spinners for Farm Use<\/a><time datetime=\"2018-07-20T16:32:14-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2018-07-20<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Download the PDF Fact Sheet Here! Introduction An important factor in growing and selling high-quality salad greens is being able to efficiently wash, cool, and dry the product. The drying step is commonly done using centrifugal force in a spinner.&nbsp; The water is spun off of the greens through a filter basket or other porous &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/07\/20\/greens-spinners-for-farm-use\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Greens Spinners for Farm Use&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2017\/04\/IMG_9532-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2017\/04\/IMG_9532-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2017\/04\/IMG_9532-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2017\/04\/IMG_9532-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2017\/04\/21\/spring-cleaning-farm-cooler-checklist\/\">Spring Cleaning &#8211; Farm Cooler Checklist<\/a><time datetime=\"2017-04-21T12:53:38-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2017-04-21<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Whether your winter storage rooms are getting bare or you are making the transition from sweet corn to potatoes, what better time to do a good cleaning and even sanitizing than now? Download this Guide &amp; Checklist as a PDF Housekeeping Start by emptying the room and removing all visible debris with sweeping or vacuuming. &hellip; <p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2017\/04\/21\/spring-cleaning-farm-cooler-checklist\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Spring Cleaning &#8211; Farm Cooler Checklist&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Posts (Most Recent)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4505,"featured_media":3525,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3454","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","entry"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/11\/IMG_9948-1-600x400.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2020\/11\/IMG_9948-1-600x600.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3454","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4505"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3454"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3454\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4534,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3454\/revisions\/4534"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3525"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3454"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}