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  • Subject: [Market-farming] organic standards for cleaning out conventional boom sprayer
  • Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:09:09 -0800 (PST)

We recently purchased a formerly conventional boom sprayer for use with possibly some biodynamic sprays and definitely compost tea and some other liquid nutrients.  I would like to do a 1-time conversion to organic with the sprayer, but have no idea what the organic standards require (we're not actually certified - but I believe in the standards).  I'm also concerned about a quantity of dry whitish material on the bottom of the tank - how would I safely get rid of what ever it is?  The sprayer was used for round-up for weed control on berries and small fruits - I don't know if any other materials were used in it.  I have no experience with conventional stuff - should I be wearing rubber gloves, respirator, etc?
Thanks much for any input!
John DiZazzo
Roundabout Farm
Keswick, VA


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