Packing shed design. march 27, 2013 t. wiemerslage. isu extension and outreach recently hosted atina diffley as she presented on post-harvest handling of fruits and vegetables. the three-hour presentation was broadcast to 12 sites across the state.. This diagram, showing food safety considerations and design recommendations for packing sheds, is not intended to give actual dimensions and square footage since packing sheds can be any size, shape, and configuration. it can be as formal as a permanent building or a canopy at the edge of a field (four sticks and a lid).. A better packing shed for most crops, what happens after harvest is just as important, or even moreso, than how they are grown. postharvest handling, packing, cooling, and transportation have a big effect on the quality of your produce when it reaches the consumer..
And products in your packing area. why analyze my packing shed layout? you may be able to reduce your packing time by slightly changing your current routine or habits. diagramming your lay-out will make it easier to identify areas where the flow of activity could be streamlined. will rearranging my packing area save me money?. Packing produce in an unsystematic manner wastes time, effort and may lower produce. you can save time and money by designing a well-organized, clear, step-by-step flow for tasks and products in your packing area.. Every morning at 6:30 a crew of about 10 people heads into the fields to begin harvest. we harvest vegetables 4 days a week and spend one day packing the boxes and delivering them to you. we try to spend the afternoons in the packing shed, out of the hot sun, washing and bagging..
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