For farmers and food distributors, the proper handling and cooling of fresh produce is key to preserving its quality and safety. This detailed guide provides practical advice for the handling and precooling of lettuce and celery, two major crops in Florida. With step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this book is an essential tool for the agricultural industry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.