Floodwaters that will be coming in from our river, streams, and lake will likely bring in with them contaminants that will cause the vegetables, herbs, and fruits growing there to be unusable as well as impact the soil that you use to grow in. Here are some articles to help you know what is safe, what to toss, and how to move forward after the flood waters have receded.
Vegetable, Herb, & Fruit Gardens
Managing the Impact of Floodwater Contaminants on Soil and Produce in Residential, Community, and School Vegetable GardensGuidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
Managing Storm and Disaster Damine in Landscapes and Nurseries
Assessing Damage in Produce Crops During Times of Excessive Rainfall
