Postharvest Handling of Fresh Produce Presentation
Computer Generated Presentation with Script
Justin Ballew
Extension Agent
Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service
Lexington
Team Members:
Ballew, J1
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Extension Agent, Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service, Mullins, South Carolina, 29574
Abstract
The purpose of this presentation is to educate the audience on the basic principles and practices of the postharvest handling of produce and maintaining produce quality. The presentation discusses the harvest and transport of fresh produce and some of the factors that lead to quality degredation as well as how to avoid these factors. Pre-cooling, washing, and sanitization is also discuss. Several resources with detailed crop specific postharvest information is included at the end of the presentation. This presentation was viewed by 41 members of a New and Beginning Farmers program in April of 2018.
Years of CES Service: 0
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