Chapter 37 Growing vegetables in the United States is not easy

More than a week of ranch life is very busy. Only by realizing it can Liu Yunxuan know that it is not easy for these cowboys to make money.

I had to get up early every morning to wash the horses and prepare forage for the cattle. After the cattle are grazing, the cow dung in the barn is also cleaned.

This is important because cow manure is very suitable for fly breeding, and if it is not cleaned up in time, the loss of pasture can be huge. Because flies can transmit many diseases, the most important ones for animals are foot-and-mouth disease, E. coli, etc. And if there are a large number of flies in the herd, it can cause the herd to be irritable, and even rub and bite each other, reducing the meat grade. In such a state of mind, the growth of cattle will also be very slow.

When that's all done, you have to go to the pasture to look after the herd to see if anyone has run out, or if someone else's cow has run in.

Liu Yunxuan has always worked with his two subordinates. Learning quickly, Garcia said that in a few days he would be a good cowboy if he mastered the art of horseback riding.

The newly bought cattle are very healthy because Liu Yunxuan feeds them with space water every day, and they are used to life in the pastoral pasture. These days have marked the butts of these cows, which is a Chinese Tian character. In this way, if the cow runs out in the future, others will know whose family it is.

The flame is also good, the coat is bright red, the body is strong, it is a very divine horse, compared to the first time I saw it, it is like two horses. But Liu Yunxuan has to wait for it personally.

Now the flame is a big stable by oneself, and if it is small, it will make a fuss. Every morning, after Liu Yunxuan washed him, he went out to the ranch to play, and when he had enough, he came back to eat. It's the most laid-back of the entire pastoral pasture.

The weather is gradually getting warmer, and Liu Yunxuan has also picked up his old job. What is the old business? Of course, it's watermelon and vegetables.

The people of the United States take food safety very seriously. In the U.S., it's not like you can grow vegetables and sell them. Without the relevant testing documents of the United States Department of Agriculture, all cities and markets will not put you on the shelves. And even if a new brand is put on the shelves, the sales will not be high.

In particular, Liu Yunxuan still intends to take the domestic high-end product route, which is even more difficult.

Later, Garcia listened to the boss and told him that he had to find the United States Department of Agriculture to certify organic vegetables. Although it is difficult, after the certification is successful, the American people will be able to accept it faster. As for how to operate Garcia, it is not known.

There was no way, Liu Yunxuan had to call Charlie to ask.

"Charlie, I need your professional advice." Liu Yunxuan said.

"Hey, Liu, just ask any questions. By the way, how's your flame? Charlie asked. When Charlie left, he also encouraged Liu Yunxuan to buy more horses, and he had time to come over and ride and play. In fact, Liu Yunxuan also wanted to buy more, but he didn't have much money in his pocket, and it was troublesome to come from a large amount of money in China, so he had to wait first.

"The flame is very good, you will be surprised when you see it again." Liu Yunxuan was also very happy when it came to the flame, "The main reason for calling you this time is to ask you to help me inquire about the process of organic vegetable certification." ”

"Oh my God, Liu, isn't it, how did you come up with 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 demanding. "Charlie doesn't understand, why do you have to grow vegetables on a good ranch.

"Didn't I see that there was an idle field in the pasture, and I didn't plan to grow corn. And when we were in China, we had organic vegetables, and I still have some experience in this area. Liu Yunxuan explained.

"Okay, I'll get you in touch. But you have to be prepared, it's not so easy to get through. Their certification is too strict. First of all, you need to see if your land meets the standards, and from time to time check whether you will be exposed to harmful substances during the planting process, and whether the seeds you choose are genetically modified. Charlie said a lot in one breath.

Finally, Liu Yunxuan was reminded that the Ministry of Agriculture will send a team, consisting of at least more than 10 people, to conduct certification and evaluation of the organic vegetables he grows. When these people go, don't give some gifts and think about bribery, the consequences are very strict. If you are now prosecuted. Of course, being certified now is over.,Of course, it's not a guò.。

After hanging up the phone, Liu Yunxuan couldn't help but rejoice. Old Hudson's ranch is really good. Corn was grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Because the first article of the Ministry of Agriculture's requirements for soil stipulates that no chemical synthetic substances have been applied for at least 3 years.

Moreover, the control of flies in the pasture is also relatively good, and the physical methods are used, and no chemical agents are used.

Charlie's movements were fast, and on the third day after the phone call. A team of assessors sent by the Ministry of Agriculture came to the pastoral pasture.

Liu Yunxuan asked Garcia to lead a few people to inspect the surrounding environment and take samples of soil and water sources. He himself took out the materials he had prepared to introduce the situation of the ranch in recent years. These people didn't stay long, took the samples, took the materials and left. Liu Yunxuan took a look at it and took at least dozens of test samples.

"Garcia, what vegetables are most in demand in your America?" Liu Yunxuan asked

"Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot should sell better." Garcia said.

Liu Yunxuan has been in the United States for a while, and he knows that the cabbage Garcia said is cabbage, broccoli is broccoli, and cauliflower is cauliflower. Because the main use of greens in the United States is to make zuò vegetable salad, the market demand is still very objective.

Without waiting for the test results from the Ministry of Agriculture, Liu Yunxuan bought the seeds directly from the organic seed store and started planting. He had faith in the land, and besides, he had sprayed the vegetable patch with space water before testing. In the end, the main vegetables selected for planting were cabbage, broccoli and carrot. Of course, Liu Yunxuan also planted some vegetables such as potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc., but these were kept for himself to eat.

Of course, the fertilizer is cow manure produced from the farm. Liu Yunxuan also learned how to operate a rotary tiller with Garcia. The old Hudson was left with a tracked one, no steering wheel in the cab, all joysticks. In fact, it is very simple, as long as you understand the specific control role, the last 1o acres of land are all turned over by Liu Yunxuan.

I am used to everything when I come to the United States, but I am really not used to these foods, so I have no choice but to have the opportunity to go to Chinatown to buy them. There's no frying spoon in the city here. Now Garcia and Rodriguez are in charge of breakfast and dinner every day. The level of cooking for two people can only be said to be average. You can't expect every cowboy to have a good cook, anyway, no.

In the past few days, Liu Yunxuan has been staring at the flames when he has nothing to do. I was planning to ride it for a walk.

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