When a person starts the training and qualification process, they are classified as a trainee. Their goal is usually to become a fully certified Level I, Level II or Level III technician. It is important that the technician be qualified in the inspection method before the technique is used and test results evaluated.
Blight resistant varieties of Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima) are a viable alternative for commercial chestnut production.Chestnuts are low in fat compared with other nuts and are receiving attention from the health food industry.light resistant varieties of Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima) are a viable alternative for commercial chestnut production.Chestnuts are low in fat compared with other nuts and are receiving attention from the health food industry.
NEW FRANKLIN â The Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center (HARC) held its annual Chestnut Roast Saturday in New Franklin. Mid-Missourians got a unique look at the nut industry filled with tastes, sounds and sights. Dr. Michael Gold, an associate professor at the University of Missouri, works in The Center for Agroforestry. Gold is one of the founders of the event that began in 2003. He says that he expects chestnuts to grow in popularity in the future as other unique food fads have.