Best Management Practices for U-Pick Farms During COVID-19
Here is where you will find helpful guidance and support in setting up your U-pick operation this year amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Guidance for Pick-Your-Own Operations from Maine DACF and UMaine Extension
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Cornell (web version): COVID-19 BMPs for U-pick Farms
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Cornell's pdf version of COVID-19 BMPs for U-pick Farms (PDF)
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Cleaning vs. Sanitizing (Produce Safety Alliance) (PDF)
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Help with Selecting an EPA-Labeled Sanitizer (Produce Safety Alliance) (PDF)
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Maine-Registered Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19 (PDF)
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May 12, 2020 Zoom Discussion on Best Management Practices for U-pick Operations During COVID-19 (YouTube)
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Guidance for Consumers visiting Pick-Your-Own Operations from UMaine Extension and Maine DACF
Additional Resources for U-pick Farms to Help During COVID-19
David T. Handley, Ph.D.
(Guidance for Pick-Your-Own During COVID-19)
Vegetable & Small Fruit Specialist
david.handley@maine.edu
207.933.2100
david.handley@maine.edu
207.933.2100
Robson Machado, Ph.D.
(Sanitization and Food Safety Recommendations)
Jason Lilley
(General Farming Resources During COVID-19)
Sustainable Agriculture Professional
207.781.6099
Charles Armstrong
(Suggestions for Additions and/or Improvements to this Webpage)
Cranberry Professional
207.581.2967