172 HARVESTING AND MARKETING 



REVIEW QUESTIONS. 



1. Why is it important to harvest all produce carefully? 



2. Why does the harvesting period vary? Give several examples. 



3. What factors tend to cause the harvesting period to change? 



4. What care is necessary to preserve the highest quality in produce 

 after it is gathered? 



5. Discuss the value of grading produce. 



6. Why is it necessary to have a variety of packages for shipping pro- 

 duce? 



7. Why must produce for the home market be handled differently from 

 that for a distant market? 



8. Discuss the packing of produce for the local and for the distant 

 market. 



9. How does the quality of the package increase its value? 



10. What is meant by standardization of grades and packs? 



11. Why is a standard pack essential? 



12. Name and discuss a few packing supplies. 



13. What are marketing agencies? 



14. How does a broker differ from a commission man? 



15. What is the chief objection to a commission man? 



16. What is meant by a middle man? 



17. What is the function of a jobber? 



18. How does a jobber differ from a broker? 



19. What is a retailer? 



20. On what principles do selling associations operate? 



21. Discuss the two ways of shipping produce. 



