Storage should include
- locating the proper environmental conditions for storing the product
- protecting stored items from contamination or damage
- preserving items from deterioration
- rotating products so that the oldest items are sold first
- evaluating weather concerns to determine if alternative storage or protection is required.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why should most storage areas be environmentally controlled and protected from weather?
- Why should storage areas be dry and organized?
- What authorities enforce storage area requirements in the workplace?
- What are the chemical and hazardous materials concerns when storing agricultural products?
- How would one protect stock from weather damage?
- How are products marketed to ensure that the oldest products are sold first?