Chapter 37 Growing vegetables in America is not easy
Life in the pasture for more than a week is very busy. Only by realizing it can Liu Yunxuan realize that the money these cowboys make is not easy.
Every morning, you have to get up very early, wash the horses, and prepare for the cattle. After the cattle are grazed, you must clean the cow dung in the cowshed.
This is very important because cow dung is very suitable for the reproduction of flies. If large areas of flies are not cleaned up in time, the loss of the pasture will be great. Because flies can spread many diseases, the most important thing for animals is foot-and-mouth disease, E. coli, etc. Moreover, if there are a large number of flies in the cattle herd, it can cause the cattle herd to be irritable, and even rub, bite, and reduce the meat grade. In this mental state, the growth of cattle will be very slow.
After all these are done, we have to go to the ranch to take care of the cattle to see if anyone has runs out or someone else’s cows have come in.
Liu Yunxuan has always worked with his two subordinates. He learned very quickly. Garcia said that in a few days, he would be a qualified cowboy.
The newly bought cows are very healthy because Liu Yunxuan feeds space water every day and is used to living in pastoral pastoral farms. These days, the butts of these cows have been marked, which is a Chinese word for field. In this way, if the cows run out in the future, others will know whose family it belongs.
The flames were recovered well, with bright red fur, strong body, and very majestic. Compared to when I first saw it, it was completely different from when I saw it. However, Liu Yunxuan had to serve it himself.
Nowadays, the flames are all alone and big horse shed. If they are small, it will be noisy. Every morning, Liu Yunxuan washed him and went out to play on the ranch. When they have enough fun, they will come back to eat. It is the most leisurely part of the entire pastoral ranch.
The weather gradually became warmer, and Liu Yunxuan also picked up his old profession. What is his old profession? Of course, he grows watermelon and vegetables.
The American people attach great importance to food safety issues. In the United States, you can’t sell vegetables by growing them. Without relevant testing documents from the US Department of Agriculture, all supermarkets and markets will not be listed for you. Moreover, a new brand will not be sold at a high price even if it is listed on the shelves.
Especially Liu Yunxuan still plans to take the domestic high-end product route, which is even more difficult.
Later, Garcia listened to the boss's statement and gave advice, and he had to contact the US Department of Agriculture to make organic vegetables certification. Although it was difficult, after the certification was successful, the American people could accept it faster. As for how to operate Garcia, I don't know.
There was no choice but to call Charlie to inquire.
"Charlie, I need you to provide me with professional advice." Liu Yunxuan said.
"Hi, Liu, if you have any questions, just ask. By the way, how is your flame?" Charlie asked. When Charlie left, he encouraged Liu Yunxuan to buy more horses, so he could come and ride for fun. In fact, Liu Yunxuan also wanted to buy more, but there was not much money in his pocket, so it was troublesome to come from a domestic big shot, so he had to wait first.
"The flame has recovered very well. You will be shocked when you see it again." Liu Yunxuan was also very happy when talking about the flame. "This time I called you mainly to ask you to help me find out the process of organic vegetable certification."
"Oh my God, Liu, no, why did you think of this? Isn't it good to raise some cattle on your ranch? You have to know that the certification of organic vegetables is very troublesome and requires a high requirement." Charlie didn't understand, what should I do in a good ranch to grow vegetables.
"Didn't I see that there are lots of land in the pasture? I don't plan to grow corn. And I have made organic vegetables in our country, so I have some experience in this area." Liu Yunxuan explained.
"Okay, I will contact you. But you have to be prepared, it is not so easy to pass. Their certification is too strict. First of all, it depends on whether your land meets the standards, and it will check from time to time whether you will be exposed to harmful substances during the planting process, and whether the seeds you choose have genetically modified ingredients or something." Charlie said a lot in one breath.
Finally, I reminded Liu Yunxuan that the Ministry of Agriculture will send a team of at least ten people to be responsible for certification and evaluation of the organic vegetables he grows. When these people go there, don’t give some gifts and think about bribery. The consequences are very serious. If you are found, you will be prosecuted. Of course, the certification will be completed after being discovered, and of course it will not be passed.
After hanging up the phone, Liu Yunxuan couldn't stay grateful. Old Hudson's ranch was really good. He had never applied chemical fertilizers or sprayed pesticides or anything else when planting corn. Because the first article of the Ministry of Agriculture's soil requirement stipulates that no chemical synthetic substances have been applied within at least three years.
Moreover, the prevention and control of flies in the ranch is also done well. They are all physical methods and no chemical preparations are used.
Charlie was quick, and on the third day after the phone call, a team of assessors sent by the Ministry of Agriculture came to the pastoral ranch.
Liu Yunxuan asked Garcia to lead a few people to check the surrounding environment and take samples of soil and water sources. He took out the prepared information and introduced the conditions of the ranch in recent years. These people didn't stay for long, took the samples, and left with the information. Liu Yunxuan took a look and took at least dozens of test samples.
"Garcia, what is the most demand for vegetables in the United States?" Liu Yunxuan asked
"Cabbage, cabbage, cauliflower, carrot should be easier to sell," said Garcia.
Liu Yunxuan has been in the United States for a while and knows that the cabbage Garcia mentioned is cabbage, green cabbage is broccoli, and cauliflower is cauliflower. Because the main purpose of green vegetables in the United States is to make vegetable salads, the market demand is still objective.
Before the Ministry of Agriculture's test results, Liu Yunxuan directly bought seeds from the organic seed store and started planting. He was confident in this land. Besides, before the test, he sprayed space water on the vegetable field. The final main planting species were cabbage, broccoli, carrot. Of course, Liu Yunxuan also planted some vegetables such as potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc., but these were all for himself to eat.
Of course, the fertilizer is made of cow dung produced by his own ranch. Liu Yunxuan also learned how to operate the rotary tiller with Garcia. Old Hudson left behind a track, and there was no steering wheel in the cab and all of them were joysticks. In fact, it was very simple. As long as you understand the specific control function, the last 10 acres of land were turned over by Liu Yunxuan.
I am used to everything when I come to the United States, but I am really not used to eating these things. I have no choice but to have the opportunity to go to Chinatown to purchase. There is no fried spoons sold in the supermarket here. Now, Garcia and Rodriguez are responsible for breakfast and dinner every day. The cooking level of the two people can only be said to be average. Anyway, you can't ask every cowboy to have a good cooking skills, right?
These days, Liu Yunxuan stared at the flames for no reason and planned to ride on it for a walk.
Chapter completed!