Rules and ways of doing things can evolve from just “a way to get the job done” to “the way it must be.” Spread that out among several crews with their own rules, and your operation can founder.
American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller reached out to those participating in certification programs across the U.S., asking how they would improve the current system. Here are their responses.
We asked you a seemingly easy question: How do your prices compare to 10 years ago? An alarming 44.6% of you have seen either no price increase or, worse, lowered prices.
The latest efforts to boost food safety are amped up versions of what is already in place. What more can we do to improve our crops impact on public safety?
The vast majority of crew leaders and contractors are decent people. But ultimately, you must ensure that what you think is happening on your farm truly is happening.