Items: Specialty Crops
Farmers Market Prices: Trends From This Season
Published on Jun. 27, 2024
In a previous Economic and Policy Update article, "Price Dynamics at Kentucky Farmers Markets, 2021-2023," Brett Wolff discussed the price fluctuations at farmer's markets from 2021 to 2023.
Farmers Market Purchase Frequency
By Azita Varziri | Postdoctoral Scholar
Published on May. 24, 2024
Farmers markets are an anchor to a community's local food system and represent a high profile channel for local food system development in most communities. This study investigates various demographic and behavioral aspects that influence purchasing patterns at farmers' markets.
Price Dynamics at Kentucky Farmers Markets, 2021-2023
By Brett Wolff | Extension Specialist
Published on Feb. 28, 2024
In a previous Economic and Policy Update article, 2023 Kentucky Vegetable & Fr
2023 Kentucky Vegetable & Fruit Input Costs: Changes and Trends
By Emily Spencer | Extension Associate and Tim Woods | Extension Professor
Published on Oct. 30, 2023
Prices for many crop inputs have increased steadily since 2016. This report updates 2023 Kentucky price trends for key vegetable and fruit crop inputs: fuel and fertilizer, labor, plant protection products, and seed.
Summaries of Produce Auction Quantities and Prices Available Soon
By Savannah Columbia | Extension Associate
Published on Jul. 28, 2023
The produce auction is a marketing channel for growers producing fruit and vegetable crops, nursery crops, and ornamentals. There are several produce auctions located throughout Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and other bordering states.
Where to Find Local Agricultural Products Near You!
By Savannah Columbia | Extension Associate
Published on Apr. 28, 2023
May is almost here, which means backyard gardening, trips to agritourism venues, and farmers’ markets are about to be in full swing! The local, fresh fruits and vegetables we have been waiting for all winter are finally readily available to us. But have you ever wondered where to find it?
Valentine’s Day: One of a Flower Grower’s Favorite Holidays
By Savannah Columbia | Extension Associate
Published on Feb. 28, 2023
Valentine’s Day has topped its historical spending record for the second year in a row. Many consumers show love for their partners, family members, and even pets through gift-giving on Valentine’s Day. Popular gift items include candy or chocolate, flowers, greeting cards, jewelry, and/or dinner reservations.
Food Price Inflation – Trends and Implications for U.S. and Global Consumers
By Will Snell | Extension Professor
Published on Apr. 28, 2022
Inflation dominates today’s conversation among the media, politicians, and everyone impacted–i.e., all of us as consumers.
Pre and Post-COVID Analysis of Select Spring Crops at the Auction
By Savannah Columbia | Extension Associate
Published on Mar. 31, 2022
Spring is on the horizon in Kentucky. Many specialty crop growers have already begun thinking about which fruits and vegetables to cultivate and the ideal market channels in which to sell. There are many market channels available to producers – an important market channel for both Kentucky and many of our growers is the produce auction.
Small Fruit, Big Local Demand
By Brett Wolff | Extension Specialist
Published on Aug. 31, 2021
In discussions with Direct Marketers (including farmers markets, on-farm and roadside markets, as well as Community Supported Agriculture operations) across the state an informal theme that continually arises is the popularity and demand for fresh local fruit, and particularly small fruit like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
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