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Recent Publications related to Food Safety & Processing
Conservation Tillage on Organic Farms
This online publication describes how cover crops affect the soil, how to establish cover crops, …
Designing a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan for Shell Eggs
With the addition of new regulatory requirements and continually emerging pathogens, developing and designing a …
The Value of Honey Bees as Pollinators in North Carolina
The impact of honey bees on not only North Carolina, but the entire world is …
Part 1: Quality Maintenance - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms
Fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers must be in excellent condition and have excellent quality if …
Brief Instructions for Freezing Fruit
This publication covers best freezing practices for a variety of fruits.
Maximizing Your SmartFresh℠ Investments
SmartFresh℠ (1-methylcyclopropene, MCP) is a relatively new tool for postharvest management of apples. In 2002, …
Cool and Ship: A Low-Cost, Portable Forced-Air Cooling Unit
This publication gives instruction for building and using an inexpensive postharvest cooling system. The cool …
Chlorination and Postharvest Disease Control
At present, chlorination is one of the few chemical options available to help manage postharvest …