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Fruit Quality Management: Harvesting and marketing

Craig Kahlke
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County
4487 Lake Ave., Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: 716-433-8839 ext.237
Fax: 716-438-0275
cjk37@cornell.edu

Craig can help with:

Maturity Testing.
  • Organize testing of fruit maturity two weeks before harvest.
  • Test firmness, soluble solids, starch index and internal ethylene.
  • Interpret and broadcast harvest maturity information.
  • Conduct research on storageability related to harvest maturity.
Storage and Packing.
  • Provide the information and support to storage operators.
  • Update information on storage techniques.
  • Research the cost/benefits of rapid CA storage techniques.
Direct Marketing.
  • Provide assistance for marketing organizations.
  • Provide information to direct marketers.
  • Assist in organization of Direct Marketing conference.
  • Contribute to direct marketing newsletters.

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