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Department of Agriculture Apple Press for Testing Sugar Content Red Delicious and Golden Delicious apples are tested for sugar content to help ensure a quality product for consumers. These apples are tested from the beginning of the harvest season until a general release date is set by a subcommittee of the Washington State Horticulture Association. Inpectors have done the test by taking one slice of apple from 20 apples, squeezing the juice from each slice, mixing the juice for all 20 slices, and testing the juice using a refractometer. Horticulture inspectors from the state Department of Agriculture's Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Program originally used a garlic press to squeeze the juice from the apple slices. They then developed a "press," welding a metal piece to each side of a pair of pliers. Although this worked, it had limitations. A better way was found by developing an "apple press," a device that presses the juice for all 20 slices at one time, allowing the juice to be mixed. This saves time and produces a more accurate sample to be tested. Results ★ A time savings of 30 percent has been achieved to run this test. ★ A better sample is produced as all the juice is captured. This ensures a more accurate sample. ★ Use of the apple press results in a cleaner and safer workstation for the horticulture inspectors. Team Name: District 2 Apple Press Redesign Team Members: Dave Mabee, Steve Birge, Denny Davis CONTACT: Jerry Wuitschick or Karen Cozetto, (509) 225-2650 29
Department of Agriculture Automation of Phytosanitary Certificates Phytosanitary certificates are required for certain fruits and vegetables for export. The certificates, which are issued under the state Department of Agriculture's Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Program, show that commodities are free of pests and diseases. They certify items being shipped meet the importing country's requirements. About 30 percent of the apples shipped from Washington are exported. Previously, each certificate was being word processed onto a form that was hand-fed into the printer. New software was developed where much of the required information is pulled from a database making it unnecessary to do repetitive entries. The form is now printed on continuous printed forms. Results ★ Between 16,000 and 17,000 phytosanitary certificates are issued annually. A time savings of 50 percent has been realized for this task. ★ Repetitive information is stored and automatically entered reducing the number of input errors on the certificates. ★ Customers receive their certificates quicker allowing them to ship sooner. Team Name: Phytosanitary Certificate Improvement Team Team Members: Addie Siebol, Pat Houtz, Karen Cozetto CONTACT: Karen Cozetto, (509) 225-2650 30
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