CCD-MP-22: Produce Auctions

Matthew Ernst | May. 1, 2015 (Minor Revision)

A produce auction is a market outlet for locally produced wholesale products. Fresh produce, as well as a variety of other agricultural products, are offered for sale to the highest bidder. The auction charges the seller a commission, usually a percent of sales, to cover the auction's operating expenses.

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CCD-CP-51: Culinary Herbs

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | Apr. 1, 2015 (New)

Culinary herbs may be sold fresh, dried, and as live plants. Potential fresh herb growers should talk to upscale restaurant chefs, caterers, or to produce brokers, especially those who sell to restaurants. Kentucky restaurants surveyed in 2006 indicated they were most interested in sourcing basil, chives, cilantro, parsley, and rosemary from local growers. Other herbs of specific interest to restaurants include horseradish, oregano, sage, tarragon, and thyme.

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CCD-CP-126: Winter Squash

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | Dec. 10, 2014 (Minor Revision)

Winter squash is a taxonomically diverse group of vegetables in the Cucurbita genus. Cultivars may belong to one of several species: Cucurbita pepo (acorn and spaghetti squashes), C. maxima (hubbard, buttercup, and kabocha), C. moschata (butternut), and C. mixta (cushaw). Because these squash are harvested when mature and rinds have hardened, most types can be stored for use during the winter.

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CCD-CP-59: Hanging Baskets

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | Nov. 26, 2014 (Minor Revision)

Incorporating hanging baskets in with bedding plant production enables growers to generate income from otherwise unused space above benches and in walkways. Hanging baskets can fetch a higher price (on a per plant basis) than small pots and can, therefore, enhance the profitability of greenhouse bedding plant operations. In some cases, growers may devote whole greenhouses or sections of greenhouses to hanging basket production.

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CCD-BG-5: Kentucky Strawberry Profitability Estimated Costs and Returns

Matthew Ernst | Nov. 10, 2014 (Minor Revision)

The profitability of two different strawberry production scenarios in Kentucky was analyzed to reflect 2014 production costs. The attached tables report potential profits for both Pick Your Own (PYO) and Wholesale/Retail production.

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CCD-MP-5: Roadside Stands

Matthew Ernst | Sep. 26, 2014 (Minor Revision)

Roadside stand is generic term for a type of marketing site in which a farm producer sells directly to consumers. A roadside stand is a seasonal, temporary or semi-temporary structure that may be located on or off the farm. A roadside stand may be distinguished from a roadside market in that the latter is usually a permanent structure that is often open year-round.

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CCD-CP-89: Brussels Sprouts

Miranda Combs, Matthew Ernst | Sep. 1, 2014 (New)

Currently there is little production of brussels sprouts in Kentucky. Much of the commercial production for brussels sprouts produced in the United States is concentrated in California. The Census of Agriculture reported that two Kentucky farms harvested brussels sprouts in the 2012 growing season.

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CCD-BG-2: Blueberry Cost and Return Estimates

Matthew Ernst | Aug. 29, 2014 (Minor Revision)

Blueberries are a crop with excellent long-term profitability potential for Kentucky producers willing to invest the time, capital, and management necessary for establishing productive blueberry acreage. Blueberries have the advantage of having lower establishment costs than other berry crops that require trellis systems for production. Once established, properly managed blueberry bushes can produce for many years.

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CCD-BG-3: Highbush Blueberries, Kentucky, 2014 (PYO Harvest)

Matthew Ernst | Aug. 29, 2014 (Minor Revision)

Budget worksheet.

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CCD-BG-4: Highbush Blueberries, Kentucky, 2014 (Wholesale/Retail Marketing)

Matthew Ernst | Aug. 29, 2014 (Minor Revision)

Budget worksheet.