by Lora Abcarian | The Produce News | September 11, 2014
This year, members of Certified Onions will test approximately 75 percent of onions produced in the Treasure Valley. “We have 25 members,” said President Kay Riley, who is also general manager of Snake River Produce Co. in Nyssa, OR. Roughly 15,000 acres of onion-producing land is held by the organization’s membership.
Certified Onions Inc. is a nonprofit organization. Members voluntarily undergo stringent testing for off-label pesticide use and maximum residue levels. Third-party auditing is performed at both the field and shed levels. Continue reading…