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Heated Greenhouse Benches at Blue Star Farm: Ep75

In this episode, we visit with Sue Decker of Blue Star Farm (http://www.bluestarfarmny.com) to check out the heated benches in her greenhouse.

Posted byAndy ChamberlinJune 20, 2022June 23, 2022Posted inEpisodesTags:CNG Farm, Farm visit, greenhouse, heated benches, high tunel, New York Farm, plant startsLeave a comment on Heated Greenhouse Benches at Blue Star Farm: Ep75

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We just published a new video that share some key updates to consider when building a greens bubbler so it is more safe to operate, easier to use and easier to keep clean.
In episode 76 of The Ag Engineering Podcast, we visit with Sue Decker of Blue Star Farm (@bluestarfarmny) to get a tour of her high tunnels, caterpillar tunnels and wash/pack area on her farm.
A 3.5″ pipe brush hits the inside corners of totes pretty well and a UST Narrow Bench Brush reaches under the handles.
The multi-state Sanitizing and Cleaning Resources for yoUr Business (SCRUB) team is creating and sharing educational resources to improve produce safety and efficiency on your farm. In this video we share a pipe or tube brushes to consider for your farm.
Last summer we rebuilt a vegetable brush washer to improve produce safety. This included replacing the brushes, absorbers and fresh paint. It was quite the project and is all documented in a video we just published to our YouTube channel.
What would you tell your younger self knowing what you know now? Sue Decker of @bluestarfarmny has some great advice that applicable to anyone or any age.
This spring we visited Sue Decker of @bluestarfarmny to check out these heated greenhouse benches! Permanently installed and controlled via hydronic heat eliminates the need to heat the entire tunnel in the early months. The radiant tubes are part of a Delta-T system, and it's powered by an on demand propane eater heater.
These are a few of the best scrub brushes for cleaning harvest containers! (Left to right) Short handle Utility Brush, UST Short Handle Brush, 3.5″ Pipe Brush, 5″ Pipe brush, Round Hand Brush all by Vikan Tools.
The multi-state Sanitizing and Cleaning Resources for yoUr Business (SCRUB) team is creating and sharing educational resources to improve produce safety and efficiency on your farm. In this video we share a hygienic shovel to consider for your farm.
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