Abstract: A method for treating grain comprising circulating concentrated ozone through an evenly distributed column of grain to maintain a concentration of between 50 and 100 ppm.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an image on an organic product to provide a communication to the recipient or otherwise individualize the organic product. The image is photo-etched into a photosensitive material of a printing plane or cliché by the use of a film positive. Ink is applied to the cliché and a transfer medium is placed in contact with the cliché. The transfer medium lifts ink from the image area of the cliché and creates a negative image on the medium. The transfer medium transfers the inked image onto an organic product, such as a flower petal or leaf. The printed image is then set so as to remain on the organic product to communicate a message to and/or to individualize the product for the intended recipient.

Abstract: Systems and methods for exclusively distributing flowers. A purchaser places a flower order that is processed at and shipped from one of a limited number of warehouses to an intended recipient. The ability to place such an order is optionally made exclusive to individuals that satisfy pre-established purchasing criteria. The flower order may be for a floral delivery that includes a message printed on the flowers. The purchaser may optionally determine the message printed on the flowers. The processing of the flower order, including the printing of the message on the flowers, is performed at the warehouse. The flower order is prepared for delivery to an intended recipient, wherein the delivery may include the use of an express delivery service to expeditiously send the processed flower order to the intended recipient.