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HARVESTING THE URBAN ORCHARD
DIVRS
SECTION 8
After the Harvest
v v transport harvested fruit to storage or place of distribution.
v v weigh and sort harvested fruit
v v record harvest data (for example, how many kilograms of fruit
harvested, from where, running totals and dollar value of fruit
harvested)
v v prepare storage space. If there is a period of time between harvest
and delivery/distribution, you will need appropriate storage space
and equipment (you may need to refrigerate the fruit if the weather is
hot). The storage space will need access for cars and trolleys
Once you’ve picked the fruit, what are you going to do with it? These are
the steps you need to take to bring the fruit from the trees to their final
destinations:
v v distribute the harvest (consider methods of transportation, exchange,
delivery and donation)
v v composting – have you access to large compost bins for fruit that is
undistributed or unfit for consumption?
v v after the fruit is harvested and distributed create a friendly space
for your volunteers to gather once they have returned the fruit and
equipment (for example, a kitchen area with chairs and table, kettle,
tea and coffee)
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