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Tag Archives: farming
Can A Pineapple Really Live Under the Sea?
Exploring the Possibilities of Hydroponic Pineapple
We’ve all heard the song.
Whether you were a parent dreading the cloying tones of the pirate painting or a kid eagerly awaiting the antics of your favorite yellow friend, we all know the answer to “Ohhh, who lives in a pineapple under the sea?”
Well, regardless of your opinion of the citizens of Bikini Bottom, is it even possible for a pineapple to grow underwater? Today, we are going to find out.
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Posted in Featured, Recipes, Tips & Tall Tales
Tagged farming, Hyrdoponics, pineapples
Why Gen Z Should Choose a Career in Agriculture
The Benefits of Starting A Career In Agriculture at a Young Age
In the lush green fields of Costa Rica, Costa Rican farmers carry a deep love for the land – growing popular crops like coffee and pineapple and putting Costa Rica on the map of global agriculture.
Yet, today, the Ukraine-Russia war and the COVID-19 pandemic have disrupted food supply chains across the globe. Food prices will continue to rise in 2022, according to the head of Cargill Inc., who also underlined labor shortages as one of the biggest risks facing the industry.
Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of starting an agriculture career early in life.
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Posted in Tips & Tall Tales
Tagged agriculture, costa rica, farming, gen z, pineapple farm, pineapple farming, sustainable farming
Why Does Soil Matter for Pineapples?
We often forget that we are all part of a larger web of life. Everything that surrounds us, and everything that we see or do not see, is part of a larger ecosystem that is more interconnected and interrelated than we believe. While soil is not always within our sight or as aesthetically appealing as trees or other living creatures, it plays a huge role in the life cycle and functioning of the ecosystem as a whole and is essential to sustaining life on Earth.
The reality for the world we currently live in today is that soil is also our best ally in combating climate change and ensuring food security. The threat of soil erosion poses risks to our own livelihoods, as agricultural activities can often exceed the rate at which new soils can form in a fast-paced world.
Posted in Featured, Tips & Tall Tales
Tagged chestnut hill farms, costa rica, farming, pineapple, pineapple farm, pineapple farming, sustainability
Chestnut Hill Farms Is Now Sustainably Grown Certified
Our Sustainable Farming Practices Are Now Certified
It is with great pride that we announce to our customers that our farms achieved the “Sustainably Grown Certification” from Scientific Certification Systems, Inc. (SCS Global Services) a leader in third-party environmental, sustainability and food quality certification, auditing, testing and standards development.
(more…)Where the Perfect Pineapple Grows
Eco-Friendly Farming & Rainforest Protection
Here on Chestnut Hill Farms, we have the pleasure of working in paradise everyday. No, we don’t mean to brag, but we are thankful. Our farms are located in Guapiles, Costa Rica, right over the hill from Tortuguero National Forest. Living and working in such a lush, ecologically diverse environment has allowed us to grow more appreciative of our surroundings. This is why we bear in mind rainforest protection and remain eco-conscious of the impact of our farms while growing the perfect pineapple.
Posted in Featured, Latest News, This Week at the Farm
Tagged chestnut hill farms, costa rica, farming, health, rain forests, sea turtles, sustainable, Tortuguero
The Perfect Pineapple Production Report Week 7 at the Farms
A mixture of drizzles and showers brought 59.1 mm (2.33 inches) of rainfall this past week. A harvest age increase has been implemented, with 86 percent harvested at 21 WAF and the balance at 22 WAF. Sugar content and internal color is improving steadily, and better weather has allowed us to prepare land for future plantings.
More Here. Click here to receive this week’s full industry report.
Posted in Latest News, This Week at the Farm
Tagged Caribbean, farming, pineapple, pineapple report
Pineapple Report: Week 47
Precipitation is in line with the season with 181 mm (7.1 inches) and 126 mm (5 inches) for weeks 47 and 48, respectively. Temperatures are also on the lower end of tropical spectrum, with minimum some nights just above 20 C (68 F). It is too early to predict if stressful enough to plants to cause natural flowering, but our sampling prior to harvest is intensified to stay ahead of changing internal quality conditions due to climate. Volumes are plentiful for Holiday promotions, including the Perfect Pineapple Punch, Tiki Christmas Ham, and Pineapple Holiday Decor.
Please contact us for social media support during holiday promotions!
Posted in This Week at the Farm
Tagged farming, pineapple, pineapple report, sustainable
Providing Compassion and Support for our Community and our World
Chestnut Hill has worked to provide a sustainable farming practice and supportive workplace for our people behind the perfect pineapple, including social programs and environmental efforts to better our community and our world.
Our farms are the primary source of employment in the regions where our pineapple is grown, therefore we work to help grow these communities through the construction of infrastructure to the maintenance of schools and churches. These areas are our people, and we are proud to be a part of this community here in Costa Rica.
Posted in Featured, Latest News, Tips & Tall Tales
Tagged community, costa rica, farming, pineapple, pineapple farm, sustainable
Perfect Pineapple Production Report Week 43 at the Farms
Heavy downpours during mid-week left us with 138 mm (5.4 inches) of rainfall, and the quality of fruit is maintaining a high standard as in prior weeks. Plantation and all husbandry practices are in good form. Happy November!
Click here to receive this week’s full industry report.
Posted in Latest News, This Week at the Farm
Tagged costa rica, farming, fruit, fruit farm, pineapple, pineapple farm
The Traveling Pineapple: Asia
Curious to see how Chestnut Hill Farms Perfect pineapples travel the world? Check out our recent trip to Japan and South Korea, where our fruit is now available in stores. Our pineapples are carefully shipped and tracked throughout the world through our wonderful employees. In addition, we use a meticulous traceability coding program to pinpoint the origin and track the journey of all of our pineapples from the time of harvest to the final destination. Our analysts additionally manage a digital file, which is maintained containing a complete list of all activities carried out from planting to harvest. For more information on our shipping and safety practices, click here.
Posted in Featured, Latest News
Tagged asia, business, costa rica, farming, fruit, healthy, japan, pineapple, produce, south korea, sustainable