CCD-FS-3: Three-year Average Weekly Prices at Kentucky Farmers Markets: 2014-2016

Martin Bechu, Alex Butler, Brett Wolff, Tim Woods | Apr. 27, 2017 (New)

This report compares average prices for 17 crops from Kentucky farmers markets across the 2014, 2015, and 2016 seasons. Farmers markets are inherently difficult to track and compare. For example, vendors at markets from across the state sell the same products in a wide variety of units. Do you want to buy your beets by the pound, quart, bunch, or bulb? What about broccoli? By the head, pound, ounce, pint or "bag"? Beyond units, farmers markets also offer immense varietal and crop diversity, sold by vendors with a wide range of experience, in a variety of market conditions. These conditions, crops and other variables also change by season. For the first time, recognizing the caveats of slight crop differences and unit harmonization, we have assembled 3‐year average prices in hopes of drawing out some trends in our Kentucky Farmers Market prices.

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PR-641: 2011 Nursery and Landscape Research Report

Sharon Bale, Win Dunwell, Rick Durham, Bill Fountain, Bob Geneve, John Hartman, Dewayne Ingram, John Obrycki, Dan Potter, Nicole Gauthier, Richard Warner, Tim Woods | Aug. 30, 2016 (New)

The UK Nursery and Landscape Program coordinates the efforts of faculty, staff, and students in several departments within the College of Agriculture tor the benefit of the Kentucky nursery and landscape industry.

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CCD-BG-7: Table Grapes, Kentucky, 2016

Matthew Ernst, Steve Isaacs, Patsy Wilson, Tim Woods | Jul. 15, 2016 (Minor Revision)

Budget worksheet.

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CCD-BG-8: Wine Grapes, Kentucky, 2016: French-American Hybrid and American Varieties

Matthew Ernst, Patsy Wilson, Tim Woods | Jul. 15, 2016 (Minor Revision)

Budget worksheet.

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CCD-BG-6: 2016 Kentucky Grape Costs and Returns: Budget Summaries and Assumptions

Matthew Ernst, Patsy Wilson, Tim Woods | Jul. 15, 2016 (Minor Revision)

Production budgets for American, hybrid, European (vinifera), and table grape varieties were updated to estimate grape profitability in Kentucky for 2016. This analysis indicates that wine grapes can be economically feasible in Kentucky when best production practices are followed that maximize yields and when market prices approach $1,200/ton for vinifera wine grapes and $1,000 per ton for French-American and American hybrid wine grape varieties. Sound management that maximizes wine grape yields and minimizes input costs, with marketing that captures top grape prices, is absolutely necessary for economically viable wholesale grape production in Kentucky.

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CCD-BG-9: Wine Grapes, Kentucky, 2016: Vinifera

Matthew Ernst, Patsy Wilson, Tim Woods | Jul. 15, 2016 (Minor Revision)

Budget worksheet.

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SR-108: Grasshoppers Distribution: Lessons Learned and Lasting Legacy

Lilian Brislen, Lee Meyer, Tim Woods | Jan. 28, 2015 (New)

Grasshoppers Distribution was a food hub in Louisville, Kentucky, that opened for business in 2007. The enterprise was launched by four producers who saw a need for agricultural diversification in a post-tobacco era and burgeoning opportunity in regional and sustainable food markets. This paper examines the story behind the evolution of the business and points to lessons that may be learned by others involved with similar efforts.

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CCD-MP-2: Marketing Via the Internet

Matthew Ernst, Tim Woods | May. 1, 2014 (Minor Revision)

The Internet can be utilized in a variety of marketing strategies. Producers may sell their products online through e-commerce, use a website to take orders for their goods, or simply advertise their operation through a "billboard" type website. Social media and blogs provide yet another way the Internet can be used for promoting a farm enterprise. The increase in access to Web-based services through handheld devices makes many customers more immediately accessible to products and services.

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Best Practices for Sampling at Farmers Markets: A Practical Guide for Farmers Market Vendors

Miranda Hileman, Tim Woods | Dec. 11, 2012 (New)

This handbook is intended to assist farmers and farmers market managers understand the economic benefits and best practices of providing samples to farmers market patrons.

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PR-656: 2012 Fruit and Vegetable Research Report

Ben Abell, Angela Anandappa, Doug Archbold, Paul Bachi, Julie Beale, Ty Cato, Tim Coolong, June Johnston, Brenda Kennedy, Sara Long, Sean Lynch, Kenny Seebold, Pam Sigler, Chris Smigell, John Snyder, Dave Spalding, John Strang, Ginny Travis, Zheng Wang, Nicole Gauthier, Jeff Wheeler, Mark Williams, Neil Wilson, Patsy Wilson, Dwight Wolfe, Tim Woods, Shang-Ho Yang | Dec. 6, 2012 (New)

Fruit and vegetable production in Kentucky continues to grow. The 2012 Fruit and Vegetable crops research report includes results for more than 18 field research plots and several demonstration trials. This year fruit and vegetable research and demonstration trials were conducted in more than 15 counties in Kentucky. Research was conducted by faculty and staff from several departments within the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture including: Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Agricultural Economics. This report also includes collaborative research projects conducted with faculty and staff at Kentucky State University.