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Coliform: Coliform /k?lif?rm/ adjective referring to bacteria which are similar in shape to Escherichia coli. Monitoring coliform bacteria helps ensure water and food safety on farms.

Clotted Cream: A type of cream that has been heated and becomes more solid. Producing clotted cream provides a specialty dairy product for niche markets, enhancing farm income.

Carbon Neutral: Producing and using the same amount of carbon. Renewable plant fuels are carbon neutral. Implementing carbon-neutral practices helps farmers reduce their carbon footprint and promote environmental sustainability.

Cobalt: Cobalt noun a metallic element. It is used to make alloys. Understanding the uses of cobalt helps farmers in managing soil health and crop nutrition.

Chlorinated Hydrocarbon: A compound containing chlorine, carbon, and hydrogen, which remains in the environment and may accumulate in the food chain. Managing chlorinated hydrocarbons involves using safer alternatives to protect environmental and human health.

Cayenne Pepper: A plant (Capsicum frutescens) producing a pungent red pepper from ground dried pods. Growing cayenne peppers provides a specialty crop for culinary use, enhancing farm product diversity.

Chelates: Compounds of trace elements and organic substances, water-soluble and safe for application as foliar sprays or soil amendments. Using chelates improves nutrient availability and supports healthy crop growth.

Cherry Plum: A cooking plum (Prunus cerasifera) that is small and usually bright red. Growing cherry plums provides a specialty crop for culinary use, enhancing farm product diversity and income.

Carcass Classification Scheme: A system for judging the thickness of flesh and fat cover on a carcass. Using carcass classification helps farmers and processors assess meat quality and market value.

Cabbage Root Fly: A fly whose larvae attack the roots of Brassica seedlings, causing the plants to turn bluish in color, wilt, and die. Managing cabbage root fly involves crop rotation, using protective nets, and applying organic insecticides to protect young plants.