Kate Brown, Program Associate in Commercial Agriculture, Burlington County
Conservation tillage practices allow crop residue to persist on the soil surface, minimizing winter erosion. The goal is to retain 30% or more soil coverage at planting (Figure 1) which, in turn, keeps nutrients on the farm, protects water quality, and preserves soil health. The amount of surface residue retained at planting is directly […]
Kate Brown, Program Associate in Commercial Agriculture, Burlington County
Have you heard of “planting green”? Planting green is the practice of planting your cash crop directly into a living cover crop – typically field corn or soybeans into fall-seeded cereal rye – and it’s a practice growing in popularity. Planting green was the topic of a moderated session at the Northeast Cover Crops Council […]
Introduction This series of articles will review what ‘ergonomics’ (also know as ‘human factors’) is and how it applies to gardening. I became interested in ergonomics when a co-worker’s chronic arm, neck, and shoulder pain was relieved by having her desktop lower: it had been four inches too high. The proliferation of personal computers, tablets, […]
Applying Ergonomic Principles to Common Garden Tasks
When Using Hand Tools Keep the wrists in a neutral position (wrist straight with thumbs up or wrapped around a tool handle to meet the forefinger) RI 9684 page 5 (PDF) Avoid bending or twisting the wrist to get that last weed or prune that last branch Cushioned grips and tools with grip handles may […]
Applying Ergonomic Principles to Common Garden Tasks
When Working Close to the Ground Bend from hips, not the waist. Keep the chin off the neck or chest. Keep the back straight. Work close to the body, the further away from the body the arms are, the rounder the back will be. Avoid twisting sideways: face you work area directly, for most people […]
Applying Ergonomic Principles to Common Garden Tasks
Creating a Comfortable Work Environment – Continued General Health and Safety References and Resources
The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard requires that many genetically modified foods be labeled. The law was passed in 2016, and disclosure is required by 2022. This webinar will discuss which foods will be labeled and how.Presenter: Care Cuite, PhD, Assistant Extension Specialist, Department of Human Ecology Labeling Genetically Modified Foods registration link
Master Food Preserver Volunteers, Courtney Murray (left) and Kimberly Leftwich (right) display food preservation tools, equipment and educational material at a health fair.
