Marketing & Economics

Cost-Return Projection for 6 square foot spacing of 170 Plants This projection is in the initial phases and we welcome any feedback you may have from your personal experience (contact David Coltrain). The information listed below is in summary form, please link to the original PDF containing details for production expenses, fixed costs, income sensitivities and…

When we started farming in 1988 here in Argyle, New York, we realized that having produce in early May, when the farmers’ markets opened, would be beneficial for many reasons. Farming is our full-time living and, after a long winter with no income, May sales could provide an important boost to our finances. A full…

In the early 1990’s. Fred Owen’s 19 year-old daughter was looking for an auction opportunity. Owen, a dairy farmer, organized and built the Homerville Wholesale Produce Auction in Ohio. In 2004, over 45,000 lots were sold. Cash flowing through the produce auction to small local farms has become a major contribution to the local farm…