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  • From: Marc & Marcy <marc AT aculink.net>
  • To: market farming <market-farming AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
  • Subject: Re: Newbie Intro
  • Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 15:17:04 -0700




Rose & Fred Lieberman wrote:
>
> Hello, all. My name is Rose and I'm primarily a cutflower grower in upstate
> New York, zone 5.
>
> My husband, Fred, and I rototilled 2.5 acres last year (with our wonderful
> new 14hp BCS) in preparation for this year's planting.
>
> The majority of this space will be devoted to cutflowers from seedlings
> grown in our new heated hoophouse and from direct sown. About 30% of the
> space will be devoted to produce.
>
> The aim is to sell directly to customers thru Farmers Markets, as well as to
> florists, restaurants, and anyone else who'll have us. The acreage is
> obviously bigger than farmers markets can support - but, since this scale is
> all very new to us - we haven't the foggiest idea of what 2.5 acres looks
> like planted!
>
> But, hey, seeds are cheap, right?
>
> Good to be on board. I'm looking forward to hearing what you all discuss
> and getting ideas on market farming.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rose

Good luck!!

Actually we are getting some seeds that sell for around
$400/lb!!

Marc




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