Addressing Labor Shortages in the Northeast: Fabricating a Multi-Crop Vegetable Harvester

FNE19-938 (project overview)

Project Type: Farmer

Funds awarded in 2019: $14,978.00

Projected End Date: 12/31/2022

Grant Recipient: Morgiewicz Produce

Region: Northeast

State: New York

Project Leader:

Joseph Morgiewicz

Morgiewicz Produce Inc

Description:

This video demonstrates the machine at work, explains mechanical function, and key points of consideration for the machine design. The video also includes several important details about cost and potential of the project.

Type:

Multimedia

Authors:

Joseph Morgiewicz, Morgiewicz Produce
Ethan Grundberg, Cornell Cooperative Extension

Target audiences:

Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers

URL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03F_YS6vUrg&themeRefresh=1

This product is associated with the project "Addressing Labor Shortages in the Northeast: A Mechanical Vegetable Harvester for Small and Mid-scale Farms"

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.