{"id":5954,"date":"2024-06-05T09:55:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T13:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/?p=5954"},"modified":"2024-11-12T19:32:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T23:32:13","slug":"planning-tames-the-postharvest-beast-at-wild-work-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2024\/06\/05\/planning-tames-the-postharvest-beast-at-wild-work-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning Tames the Postharvest Beast at Wild Work Farm"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6197-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6197-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5956\" style=\"width:424px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6197-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6197-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6197-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6197-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6197-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6197-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6197-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A roof was built over a slab to create an easy to use, protected space for washing, packing and CSA prep. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:hello@wildworkfarm.com\">Lissa Goldstein<\/a> runs the farming operation at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildworkfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wild Work Farm<\/a> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2023\/05\/26\/farmers-favorites-shipping-containers-and-their-use-on-vegetable-farms\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5705\">shipping container<\/a> project, \u201cI&#8217;ve used a lot of the UVM resources when planning our project, so happy to contribute info if it is useful.\u201d Lissa has built a great example of a versatile, easy to clean space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Wild Work Farm<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acreage: Lease 3 acres, grow on 1.5\/yr<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: Keene Valley, NY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gross Sales: $200,000 &#8211; 250,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Markets: \u2153 farmers market \u2153 free choice CSA \u2153 local wholesale&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>140 member CSA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Produce available March &#8211; Dec<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crew Size of 5\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 Full time year round, 2 full time seasonal, 2 part time seasonal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals of the Project<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>There were some serious constraints coming from working out of an old barn that Lissa was looking to address.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges of existing space:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Space was too small for amount of product handled&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Didn\u2019t feel clean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor flow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor ergonomics&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using water was not good for the building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did not feel prepared for FSMA Produce Safety Rule Food safety regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not insulated or heated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficult to clean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6530-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5957\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6530-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6530-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6530-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6530-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6530-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6530-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6530-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6530-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6538-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5958\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6538-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6538-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6538-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6538-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6538-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6538-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6538-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6538-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Old Barn Space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Project<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This project was built in 2020-2021. It consisted of a 30\u2019 x 40\u2019 poured concrete slab with reinforced edges, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/04\/22\/drains-for-produce-farms\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trench drain<\/a>, and built- in sump pit.&nbsp; A retrofitted 8\u2019 x 40\u2019 insulated shipping container was then placed on one edge of the pad and built a roof over the whole thing, which provided both outdoor and indoor washing space and a cooler.&nbsp; Lissa reflects \u201cIt&#8217;s not huge, but it works for us and is moveable and relatively flood proof (important on our leased, flood-prone land).\u201d&nbsp; The walls of the shipping container came in stainless steel so they are easily washable and the floor inside was built up and pitched to drain into the in-ground sump-pit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of activity happens on the pad, under the roof as product moves from the blue field bins (dirty) to the red (washed) bins, ready for distribution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shipping container was retrofitted by <a href=\"mailto:Ed@gradientsllc.com\">Ed Marin<\/a> of Gradients LLC based out of Plattsburgh NY. They added walls to divide the space between a farm office, wash\/pack and a cooler.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6212-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5959\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6212-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6212-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6212-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6212-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6212-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6212-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6212-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6212-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Three dunk tanks and a <a href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/greensspinners\">greens spinner<\/a>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6215-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5960\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6215-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6215-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6215-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6215-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6215-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6215-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6215-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6215-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stainless tables, shelf and walls provide durability<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6445-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5961\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6445-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6445-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6445-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6445-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6445-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6445-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6445-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6445-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rubber <a href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/floors\">flooring <\/a>for water proofing and easy wash down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Inside the shipping container wash\/pack features a fully waterproof rubber floor, dunk tanks, a greens spinner and a packing table.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features of the Space<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6478-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6478-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5962\" style=\"width:527px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6478-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6478-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6478-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6478-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6478-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6478-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6478-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/11\/16\/hanging-hoses\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hoses <\/a>off the ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drunk <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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tanks<\/a>, &amp; custom built <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/02\/24\/washing-machine-greens-spinner-conversion-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">greens spinner<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2024\/01\/05\/reinventing-the-wheel-easing-movement-and-adding-flexibility-with-material-handling-options\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pallets<\/a> keep things off the ground&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greenhouse benches as <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/06\/02\/spray-tables-for-produce-farms\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tables&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurant strips to hold notes to know what to pack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat pumps &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/12\/22\/cooler-construction-options-walls-and-panels\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">commercial refrigeration&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shade cloth for sun blocking&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sloped to a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/04\/22\/drains-for-produce-farms\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trench drain<\/a> with no need to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2022\/06\/10\/farmers-favorites-cleaning-tools\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4862\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">squeegee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motion sensor lights (in cooler)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning procedures<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6505-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6505-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5963\" style=\"width:545px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6505-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6505-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6505-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6505-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6505-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6505-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6505-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sweep out debris\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rinse all bins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternate using detergent: One week blue bins get soap, next week the red bins do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stack the bins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweep debris<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash surfaces, tubs and tools, pallets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final sweep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash the floor (rinse)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floor gets some detergent from washing tubs and bins and gets an annual deep clean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6265-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5965\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6265-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6265-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6265-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6265-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6265-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6265-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6265-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6265-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An employee cleaning out field bins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6307-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5964\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6307-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6307-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6307-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6307-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6307-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6307-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6307-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6307-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Knives getting cleaned on a regular basis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Floor Plan<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/Wild-Work-Floor-Plan-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/Wild-Work-Floor-Plan-1024x550.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/Wild-Work-Floor-Plan-1024x550.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/Wild-Work-Floor-Plan-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/Wild-Work-Floor-Plan-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/Wild-Work-Floor-Plan-1536x824.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/Wild-Work-Floor-Plan-2048x1099.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/Wild-Work-Floor-Plan-1568x842.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The typical set-up of tables and equipment (left). The flow of produce from back to front (right).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Costs:<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6465-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6465-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5969\" style=\"width:532px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6465-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6465-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6465-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6465-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6465-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6465-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6465-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Red bins, used for storing washed produce are stacked on plastic pallets after being washed to keep them clean and dry before their next use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>$10,000 &#8211; Site Prep (included installation of new driveway for access, main electrical and plumbing lines, and connection to drainage)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$8,000 &#8211; Concrete slab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$30,000 &#8211; Roof<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$40,000 Retrofitted container<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$2,000 &#8211; Electrical connection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$8,000 &#8211; Installation of cooling\/heating system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Cost: $98,000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflections on the Project<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally the Wild Work Farm team started planning a large barn project, but it got expensive really quickly and would be a large investment into land they don\u2019t&nbsp; own since the farm operates on leased land from extended family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6548-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6548-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5967\" style=\"width:423px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6548-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6548-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6548-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6548-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6548-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6548-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6548-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A whiteboard is used to keep track of regular tasks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Instead, they started exploring a more versatile construction project it ever needed to be used for something other than vegetable farming. The thought was: pretty much everyone can benefit from a concrete slab under a roof, and the shipping container could be sold off or moved in the future. The location of this structure was placed in an unused area of the farm so it didn\u2019t impact the existing infrastructure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lissa was glad to have <strong>hired out this project<\/strong> so she could focus on the farm and let someone else do it who had the tools, know-how, and time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This space is efficient, and easy to keep clean, it has good lighting and makes it easy to sort produce properly.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s nice to be able to work outside, yet be protected from the elements. They have been mindful of bird activity, but it hasn&#8217;t been a problem.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6470-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6470-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5968\" style=\"width:422px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6470-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6470-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6470-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6470-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6470-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6470-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6470-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2020\/04\/22\/drains-for-produce-farms\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2750\">trench drain<\/a> with removable grates was built into the concrete slab.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One thing that could have been changed was that the concrete is broom finished, which makes it hard to sweep salad greens off the <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<\/a>. In hindsight, they think they would have preferred a trowel finish. But this was a trade off between easy to clean and a non-slip surface, and considering it was regularly going to be wet they opted for the anti-slip texture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This space made production way more efficient, \u201cwe harvest, pack, and deliver on the same day, early afternoon.\u201d It\u2019s also increased capacity &amp; sales by being able to handle more winter production. They now use the old cooler for storage crops or tomatoes, and can easily move a lot more produce. Speaking of winter months, a huge morale booster was having hot water available when the outside temperatures started dropping!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another area that could have been done differently, would have been to have a space that was a little more weather resistant. The drain from the wash\/pack can freeze in the winter months, and they have to blow out the lines to keep them from freezing and bursting. A better bin drying system is the next thing that they\u2019d like to find a solution for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee retention is hard on vegetable farms, but the crew here enjoys the new space and reflects that it is easy to talk to people and move around. It\u2019s \u201ca positive work environment\u201d since it is organized, clean, and continuously improving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6520-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6520-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6520-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6520-Enhanced-NR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6520-Enhanced-NR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6520-Enhanced-NR-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6520-Enhanced-NR-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6520-Enhanced-NR-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6520-Enhanced-NR-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The drain sump beneath the shipping container that gets pumped across the driveway to a drainage area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Tour<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Click around and view this project in an <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/collection\/7cDgl?logo=1&amp;info=1&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=0&amp;zoom=1&amp;sd=1&amp;thumbs=1\">immersive experience<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/collection\/7cDgl?logo=1&amp;info=0&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=1&amp;zoom=1&amp;sd=1&amp;initload=0&amp;thumbs=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/Wild-Work-360-Thumb-1024x722.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/Wild-Work-360-Thumb-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/Wild-Work-360-Thumb-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/Wild-Work-360-Thumb-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/Wild-Work-360-Thumb-1536x1084.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/Wild-Work-360-Thumb-2048x1445.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/06\/Wild-Work-360-Thumb-1568x1106.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"watch\">Watch The Interview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wash, Pack &amp; Clean! At Wild Work Farm\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W41t_i5tNwE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This highlight gives a brief overview of the project.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Use of Shipping Container Wash\/Pack at Wild Work Farm\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1H03pHkQaL4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A full length interview with Lissa about the background of the project and how it came about. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share this post!&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/wildwork\">go.uvm.edu\/wildwork<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for More?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have additional post harvest case studies of various renovations and new builds that can be seen here. <a href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/phcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">go.uvm.edu\/phcs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All things <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/post-harvest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">post harvest<\/a> covers individual blog posts discussing building features, equipment, and other PDF guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acknowledgements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This case study is possible because of the hard work, wisdom, and generosity of <a href=\"mailto:hello@wildworkfarm.com\">Lissa Goldstein<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildworkfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wild Work Farm<\/a>. Without her willingness to take the project on to begin with, deal with all the challenges that such projects bring, and complete it we would have nothing to share. We are grateful for her willingness to share the story and knowledge in this form so that others can learn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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>\n<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>\n","protected":false},"author":4505,"featured_media":5955,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[523959,50616,684047,43530],"tags":[20145,50371,50637,50638,6521,262721,52834,37586,18484,50636],"class_list":["post-5954","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-case-studies","category-refrigeration-and-storage","category-energy-on-the-farm","category-washing-and-packing","tag-food-safety","tag-organic","tag-pack","tag-packshed","tag-post-harvest","tag-produce-safety","tag-small-farm","tag-vegetables","tag-videos","tag-wash","entry"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6204-600x400.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_6204-600x600.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Andy","author_link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/author\/achambe4\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5954","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"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=5954"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5954\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6161,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5954\/revisions\/6161"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5955"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5954"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5954"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5954"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}