Packing for MarketE!c Wagoner

My Biases

Athens Locally Grown vendor 2002-present

Athens Farmers Market vendor 2002-2004

Athens Locally Grown manager 2004-present

For most of the growers I work with, an acre is huge.

Plastic is EVIL!(not really)

If washing, dry completely

Cool before bagging

Consider breathable bags

Provide recycling!

Washing is EVIL!(I'll #and by $% one)

Why skip washing?

Less labor

Lasts longer

Looks fresher

Less processing

Temperature ControlWrong temps ruin quickly

Don't chill tomatoes!

35 for spring/fall crops

50 for summer crops

Cover ice with a towel for insulation

Package Appropriately

Clamshells are cheap

Bags: paper or plastic?

Clear labels

Online Resources

eggcartons.com

producepackaging.com

avisbag.com

biobagusa.com