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homemakerkate
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
Kate
Ewen
Michigan
USA
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 Posted - Jun 22 2008 : 8:17:30 PM
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I was wondering if anyone here has a U-Pick berry or pumpkin farm? If so what berries do you grow? Are you finding that it is profitable? Please email me as I dont check in here near often enough..busy outside with garden and kids. TY Kate
cottageartist@hotmail.com
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homemakerkate
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
Kate
Ewen
Michigan
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 04:54:52 AM
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I am proud to say that I did find the info I was looking for. I was so happy to find that most state university extension services have most of the farming information that a person could want. Projected yeilds, plant variety suseptabilities and resistances, and a wealth of information on value-added agriculture all for the serious farmer. I am also excited to share with you that dh and I will be buying our farm in the next two months!! WOO HOO! and so the adventure begins.
http://homemakerkate2.blogspot.com |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 05:00:41 AM
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Congrats Kate on the new farm, post pics when you can! Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 07:11:03 AM
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Congrats, Kate.. Sounds very exciting! keep us "posted".
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 07:18:12 AM
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Kate,
I am involved with Ag Tourism in our valley. we have had Jane Eckert come in and do some coaching.. I am sending her web site address, maybe it will help... http://www.eckertagrimarketing.com/meetjane.html
Last year she spoke almost exclusivley on you pick farms and CSAs.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
Edited by - ruralfarmgirl on Jul 07 2008 07:18:49 AM |
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homemakerkate
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
Kate
Ewen
Michigan
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 01:01:42 AM
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thank you so very much. With out a varied marketing plan, it doesnt matter how well you grow, if your stuck with it, your at a loss. (I am so excited I can barely contain myself!).
http://homemakerkate2.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 07:20:30 AM
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That's awesome! I would love to have a U-Pick berry farm near by! You'll have to let us know how it goes!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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mrsmorgen
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
morgen
coudersport
pa
USA
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Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 05:01:26 AM
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I am looking at a farm adn we are thinking of growing berries in a hoop house. I heard the county extention was a great place to get help. I'll be anxious to see what you think of the experience.
we wont be able to even start til next year. Im wondering if part of yoru farm can be declared organic if all of it isnt.
morgen
I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all..
laura ingalls wilder
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