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Profitable Specialty Crop
Farming
Patrick ByersRegional Horticulture SpecialistUniversity of Missouri Extension
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Upcoming Programs of Interest
FSMA trainings, 1/29 (Springfield), 2/1 (Jackson)
Bringing Back the American Small Farm, Mar 8-9 2018, West Plains
Apple Grafting, 4/11 (Springfield), 4/16 (Carthage)
Blackberry Workshops, 1-4pm; 4/25, 6/27; Southwest Research Center,
Mount Vernon 4/26; Farmington
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Outline Introduction Inventory your resources Determine the cropping system Considerations in producing the crop Marketing the crop
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Introduction Why are you interested in produce
farming? Increase family cash income A step to full time farming Aid in times of unemployment Supply part of the family food supply Farming experiences for children Hobby
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Introduction Is produce farming for you?
Time and labor Desire Capital Technical knowledge, experience Markets
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Introduction Is produce farming for you?
Adverse weather and other problems Site Time for business establishment Quality products Cooperation
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Inventory Your Resources Site Soil Climate People Capital Facilities and equipment
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Inventory Your ResourcesSite
Location, location, location…
Production considerations Limitations
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Inventory Your ResourcesSite
Marketing considerations Limitations
Farmers’ Market
Produce Auction
PYO Blueberry Farm
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Inventory Your ResourcesSoil Arrange for a soil test Important soil
characteristics Chemistry
Soil pH Fertility level Organic matter
Water drainage Overall soil health Previous uses of the
site
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Inventory Your ResourcesSoil Modifying soil characteristics
Soil pH - amendments Fertility level – nutrient amendments Organic matter – green manures, cover
crop rotations, compost, organic amendments
Water drainage – berming, tile drainage, terracing
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Inventory Your ResourcesClimate Important climate considerations
Temperature Water Light
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Inventory Your ResourcesClimate Modifying your
climate Temperature
Protected structures-high tunnels, greenhouses
Row covers Water
Irrigation Planting on berms or
raised beds Light
Shading
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Inventory Your ResourcesClimate Modifying your
climate Water
Irrigation Availability of water Quantity of water Water quality
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Inventory Your ResourcesPeople You!!! Management Labor Family vs
hired labor Support
system
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Inventory Your ResourcesCapital Undercapitalization is a primary reason
for failure!! What will be the source for startup
capital? Where will operating capital come from? Plan ahead
Business and marketing plans Crop production budgets
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Inventory Your ResourcesFacilities and Equipment What are facility needs?
Starting transplants Production Handling the crop Sales needs Storage
What are equipment needs? Routine needs Occasional needs Do you really need a new
tractor?
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Determine the Cropping System Cultural requirements Crop value Perishability Production costs The right crop mix Personal preferences
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Determine the Cropping SystemCultural Requirements
Easy to grow crops Blackberry Green bean Okra Sweet potato Sweet corn
Difficult to grow crops Tree fruit Grape Tomato Vine crops
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Determine the Cropping SystemCrop Value High value crops
Tomato Asparagus Berries Peach
Low value crops Cabbage Radish Turnip
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Determine the Cropping SystemPerishability More perishable
Berries Peach Asparagus Sweet corn Peas Muskmelon Greens
Less perishable Potato Sweet potato Winter squash Onion Apple
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Determine the Cropping SystemProduction Costs High costs
Tomato Fruits
Low costs Sweet corn Root vegetables
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Determine the Cropping SystemThe Crop Mix Specialization vs
diversification Analyze the market Carefully evaluate
each crop Consider the
combination of crops
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Determine the Cropping SystemMost Profitable Crops Depends on the realities of your farm Depends on the realities of your market Protected culture vs open field Harvest time/off season production Novelty crops or cultivars may offer
niche opportunities Organic vs naturally grown vs
conventional
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Determine the Cropping SystemMost Profitable Crops Tomato – field or protected culture Specialty greens, lettuce, spinach
(especially off season) Herbs (cilantro, basil, chives, dill) Cucumber Peppers Berries Cut flowers
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Determine the Cropping SystemPersonal Preferences Growers tend to do better with crops
they like and have experience growing.
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Production Considerations Site selection
What are the site characteristics? What is the history of the site? What is going on around the site? Will it be difficult to prepare the site?
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Production Considerations Site selection
Cultivars Choose adapted
cultivars Choose disease
resistant cultivars Consider production
challenges Consider market
needs
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Production Considerations Site selection Cultivars
Seed and plants Determine if direct seeding or transplants
is the best way to go Always buy from a reputable source Always use fresh seed Consider your planting plan
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Production Considerations Site selection Cultivars Seed and plants
Soil preparation, fertility, improvement Consider the soil test Organic matter is
important
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Production Considerations Site selection Cultivars Seed and plants Soil preparation, fertility, improvement
Planting techniques Standard practice is to
grow in beds Direct seeded or
transplants? Plastic or organic
mulches? Cover crops between
rows?
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Production Considerations Site selection Cultivars Seed and plants Soil preparation, fertility, improvement Planting techniques
Cultural practices Pest management –
consider IPM Weed management Training and pruning Trellising Protection – tunnels,
low tunnels, row covers
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Production Considerations Cultural practices
Irrigation Drip or trickle is
favored Consider water
quality Food safety issues
and water
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Production Considerations Site selection Cultivars Seed and plants Soil preparation, fertility,
improvement Planting techniques Cultural practices
Harvesting, handling, packaging, storage
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Marketing the Crop Crop characteristics Demand Competition Location, location, location…
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Marketing the Crop Direct market
potential Farmers market On farm stand or
roadside market Pick-your-own CSA, Food Circle Internet sales
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Marketing the Crop Wholesale marketing
potential Produce auctions Sales to other sellers Grocery stores,
restaurants, florists, institutions
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Specialty Herbs Advantages
Basil and cilantro – consistent demand Increasing demand for other herbs –
rosemary, sage, oregano, mint, dill Some adapted to hydroponics Potential for dried herb sales Potential for value added – herb salts, herb
rubs, herb teas, etc. Disadvantages
Overall small niche market
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Specialty Herbs Production considerations
Standard cultural practices Generally best started as transplants (except cilantro,
dill) Weed management critical
Marketing considerations Well suited for direct market local sales Increasing demand from restaurants, grocery stores Consider sales of potted herbs Basil and cilantro – good market demand Niche markets for other herbs
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Berries Advantages
Consistent growth in berry consumption Recent improvements in cultivars – thornless
blackberry, blueberries for hi pH soils, cultivars adapted to plasticulture
Cultural innovations – RCA trellis, tunnel culture, plasticulture
Well suited for value added Disadvantages
Perishable fruit Pest management
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Berries Production considerations
Site prep important Cultivar choice critical Refrigerated storage critical
Marketing considerations Well suited for local direct markets Well suited for larger scale production Local production has not met demand
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Specialty Greens Advantages
Suitable for 12 month production and sales Disadvantages
Perishable Food safety considerations Labor intensive crop
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Specialty Greens Production considerations
Consider food safety concerns Adapted to protected culture Range of cultural considerations
Marketing considerations Lots of marketing options – whole heads,
fresh cut mixes, microgreens In demand from many markets
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Garlic Advantages
Growing demand Durable product
Disadvantages Labor intensive crop
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Garlic Production considerations
Straightforward production Marketing considerations
Adapted to many markets – local direct market, restaurants, wholesale, internet
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Table Grapes Advantages
Limited supply of local table grapes Recently developed adapted cultivars
Disadvantages Expensive to establish Pest management Labor intensive Management intensive
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Table Grapes Production considerations
Trellis Insect and disease control critical
Marketing considerations Low supply of local table grapes Adapted to many markets
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Cut Flowers Advantages
Limited supply of local cut flowers Disadvantages
Quality is critical! Labor intensive
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Cut Flowers Production considerations
Well suited for protected culture Varied production practices Cold storage is necessary
Marketing considerations Variety of markets available
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In Closing… Educate yourself
Reading Workshops Conferences
Consider individual consultation with Extension specialists and other subject matter experts
Develop your peer network
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Any Questions? Patrick [email protected]