Greenswell Growers: Virginia Cooperative Extension Mentors Growers in GAP Certification Preparation
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SPES-629NP
This publication is available in a video file format only. A transcript is available in a PDF file format.
Virginia Cooperative Extension Mentors Growers in GAP Certification Preparation is a series of six videos showcasing Virginia farmers and their stories of working with Virginia Cooperative Extension to have their farms become Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certified. In this video, we speak with Carl Gupton, CEO of Greenswell Growers, about their automated nutrient film technique (NFT) hydroponic system for growing lettuce and arugula, and how they have integrated food safety handling policies and practices as a central focus of their operation.
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Publication Date
October 16, 2024
