When I buy produce at the store, how do I know what is the best quality?
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derekbalsley:
Q4 This is a good example of when brands are important. Represent a consistent style of farming, packaging, quality control. #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q4 I was told you had to thump melons ;) Every type of produce tends to have different signs of quality. Color, hardness/softness.
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dairygoddess:
Q4 I guess that the eye is a good judge. If not from US you never really know. Dont have same regs we do! #agchat
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EdwinaFarley:
Q4 I like the Italian way - kind of scratch and sniff so to speak but in Australia seasonal considered best way to tell #agchat
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minnemom:
Q4 I look for locally produced first (MN Honeycrisp apples, etc.) #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Q4- I look for those products made in USA first. Then look at the obvious (bright, vibrant, looks as it should). Brand loyalty helps #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Q4 The word 'organic' or 'local' does not equate to 'quality'. Many variables! #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q4 Look for bright colors, know the firmness your produce should have. No fruit should feel soggy or squishy. Smell is also key
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ezweber:
Yep, less travel, less where RT @minnemom: Q4 I look for locally produced first (MN Honeycrisp apples, etc.) #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q4 Important to understand diff fruits & veg have diff tell-tale signs of freshness -- on things that have dates, look #agchat
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4hfarmer:
Q4: I look for locally produced first. Then how vibrant the color is etc. #agchat
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TEFGal:
Q4: Define quality, looks? taste? I know what looks good, unfortunately oranges or apples that look good don't always taste good. #agchat
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thiscowgirllife:
Q4 many small grocers (and some large) will cut and sample produce if you ask ... also a nice aspect of farmers mkts and the like
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dairygoddess:
That is the Portuguese way too! LOL RT @: Q4 I like the Italian way - kind of scratch and sniff so to speak #agchat #agchat
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DayAngus:
RT @JPlovesCOTTON: Q4 Important to understand diff fruits & veg have diff tell-tale signs of freshness -- on things that have dates, look #agchat
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ezweber:
Q4: ask, a good grocery store should have good employees who can help you and tell you about the product #agchat
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organicnymilk1:
Q4 local is ususally fresher, organic is w/out pesticides, conventional has been sprayed...make sure you wash all of it well.... #agchat
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farmconnect:
Q4 We buy most produce from farms we know and have big garden so we know farm practices and quality #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Q4 knowing quality food is a lost art, just have to start cooking your tongue will tell you #agchat
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lmworden:
RT @kmrivard Q4 Look 4 bright colors, know the firmness produce should have. No fruit should feel soggy/squishy. Smell is also key. #agchat
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UBetcha_Apparel:
Q4 Again...marketing and branding. Trust is put into packaging. How often do we see the "store brand/name brand" debate? #agchat
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farmanddairy:
Q4 Good retailers/markets should have good staff to offer advice; cut open produce, etc. #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q4 it helps to buy things when you know they are in season in the market where they are grown. #agchat
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TEFGal:
Q4. Locally grown is important, but not always a guarantee of quality. Speaking from my gardening experience:) #agchat
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cownutritionist:
RT @kmrivard: Q4 Look for bright colors, know the firmness your produce should have. No fruit should feel soggy or squishy. Smell 2 #agchat
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foodandfarming:
Q4. Try to look for Ontario or Canada product first - local usually my first choice! #agchat
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MADGEAustralia:
Q4. Fewest additives (in Aus, where every ingredient is labelled). Local produce. Know producer. Farming methods specified. #agchat
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DayAngus:
RT @kmrivard Q4 Look 4 bright colors, know the firmness produce should have. No fruit should feel soggy/squishy. Smell is also key. #agchat
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armsnfarms:
Q4 I personally always buy products made in USA first. For produce know what fresh fruit/vegs should look & feel like #agchat #agchat
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farmanddairy:
RT @TEFGal: Q4. Locally grown is important, but not always a guarantee of quality. Speaking from my gardening experience:) #agchat
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cownutritionist:
LOL RT @TEFGal: Q4. Locally grown is important, but not always a guarantee of quality. Speaking from my gardening experience:) #agchat
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SteakPerfection:
Q4 If you don't know, ask the produce manager (not stocking clerk) two Qs: which is best, and why? #agchat
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foodsources:
Q4: consumer answer: the difference between the produce at local farmers markets & the grocery is not even close. #agchat
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mulberry555:
Q4 eating lots of farm leftovers all month long = boring meals, but you sure learn what good stuff are supposed to look like #agchat
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organicnymilk1:
Q4 96% of all tomatoes sold in US grocery stores were picked when they were solid green and no where near ripe #agchat
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teresamiller:
RT @TEFGal: Q4. Locally grown is important, but not always a guarantee of quality. Speaking from my gardening experience:) #agchat
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PennyFull:
Have seen NASTY prod in stores @TEFGal: Q4. Local grwn important, but not always guar of qual. Speaking from my gardening experience #agchat
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DayAngus:
Q4 Local grown or US label but mostly a good use of the senses in selection and past experience w/repeat buying #agchat
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foodsources:
Q4: there is something about visiting with food producers and thanking them in person at local markets. #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Q4 Oddities..canned tomatoes can be better than 'fresh' ones! Apples from New Zealand can be better than 1 picked off your own tree! #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Q4 Season should be considered. We are spolied and like what we like even not in season. I am guilty :) #agchat
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natejtaylor:
Q4 re: Quality. Very hard to tell. Color & size in some fruit like stone fruit NOT good judge of quiality. It is pressure and brix #agchat
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pamelasweeten:
RT @DayAngus: Q4 Local grown or US label but mostly a good use of the senses in selection and past experience w/repeat buying #agchat
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natejtaylor:
Q4 in terms of regs...Japan is FAR stricter and has full traceability to field level... #agchat
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foodsources:
Q4: What we call " Local" old time hill-country Texans called a foodshed (think watershed) it extends about 200 mile radius #agchat
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agchat: Q4 When I buy produce at the store, how do I know what is the best quality? via @iempoweru #agchat
cownutritionist: RT @agchat: Q4 When I buy produce at the store, how do I know what is the best quality? via @iempoweru #agchat
4hfarmer: RT @agchat: Q4 When I buy produce at the store, how do I know what is the best quality? via @iempoweru #agchat
RayLinDairy: RT @agchat: Q4 When I buy produce at the store, how do I know what is the best quality? via @iempoweru #agchat
SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Q4 When I buy produce at the store, how do I know what is the best quality? via @iempoweru #agchat
drewbender: RT @agchat: Q4 When I buy produce at the store, how do I know what is the best quality? via @iempoweru #agchat
farmanddairy: RT @agchat: Q4 When I buy produce at the store, how do I know what is the best quality? via @iempoweru #agchat
derekbalsley: Q4 This is a good example of when brands are important. Represent a consistent style of farming, packaging, quality control. #agchat
dairygoddess: Q4 I guess that the eye is a good judge. If not from US you never really know. Dont have same regs we do! #agchat
EdwinaFarley: Q4 I like the Italian way - kind of scratch and sniff so to speak but in Australia seasonal considered best way to tell #agchat
PeteAlexion: Q4 Depends on the product #agchat
thiscowgirllife: RT @minnemom: Q4 I look for locally produced first | good place to start! #agchat
iTweetMeat: Q4 - Looks like it depends somewhat on your "food values" #agchat
JPlovesCOTTON: Q4 Important to understand diff fruits & veg have diff tell-tale signs of freshness -- on things that have dates, look #agchat
billiegirltoo: Q4 for produce, i smell :) #agchat
kkult: RT @derekbalsley: Q4 The word organic or local does not equate to quality. Many variables! #agchat
DayAngus: RT @JPlovesCOTTON: Q4 Important to understand diff fruits & veg have diff tell-tale signs of freshness -- on things that have dates, look #agchat
organicnymilk1: Q4 local is ususally fresher, organic is w/out pesticides, conventional has been sprayed...make sure you wash all of it well.... #agchat
farmconnect: Q4 We buy most produce from farms we know and have big garden so we know farm practices and quality #agchat
organicmenu: RT @kkult RT @derekbalsley: Q4 The word organic or local does not equate to quality. Many variables! #agchat http://j.mp/bkdzr6
PennyFull: All 5 senses + pray. LOL .. RT @billiegirltoo: Q4 for produce, i smell :) #agchat
iempoweru: Q4 @derekbalsley I agree and that is what I have discovered the hardest way #agchat
Zweberfarms: Q4 knowing quality food is a lost art, just have to start cooking your tongue will tell you #agchat
cdsills: RT @iTweetMeat: Q4 - and the many different definitions of "quality" #agchat >> Totally agree with this #agchat
SlowMoneyFarm: RT @derekbalsley: Q4 The word organic or local does not equate to quality. Many variables!<nor does it mean it's either! #agchat
UBetcha_Apparel: Q4 Again...marketing and branding. Trust is put into packaging. How often do we see the "store brand/name brand" debate? #agchat
foodandfarming: Q4. Try to look for Ontario or Canada product first - local usually my first choice! #agchat
MADGEAustralia: Q4. Fewest additives (in Aus, where every ingredient is labelled). Local produce. Know producer. Farming methods specified. #agchat
armsnfarms: Q4 I personally always buy products made in USA first. For produce know what fresh fruit/vegs should look & feel like #agchat #agchat
featherchick: via @4hfarmer Q4: I look for locally produced first. Then how vibrant the color is etc. #agchat
foodsources: Q4: consumer answer: the difference between the produce at local farmers markets & the grocery is not even close. #agchat
mulberry555: Q4 eating lots of farm leftovers all month long = boring meals, but you sure learn what good stuff are supposed to look like #agchat
agropinion: I prefer mangos that are squishy. RT @cownutritionist: RT @kmrivard: Q4 RE: No fruit should feel soggy or squishy. #agchat
teresamiller: RT @TEFGal: Q4. Locally grown is important, but not always a guarantee of quality. Speaking from my gardening experience:) #agchat
KyFarmersMatter: Q4: Sorry #foodsafety gal here. I must say it :) U Shud always wash ur produce regardless of where u purchase it. #agchat
natejtaylor: Q4 re: Quality. Very hard to tell. Color & size in some fruit like stone fruit NOT good judge of quiality. It is pressure and brix #agchat
pamelasweeten: RT @DayAngus: Q4 Local grown or US label but mostly a good use of the senses in selection and past experience w/repeat buying #agchat
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