Market Farming

["Elizabeth Pike" <pike AT always-online.com>]

From: <CAVM AT aol.com>

> Do you mind if I ask what part of the country you are in and about
what you
> have to pay for fish meal there? Neal Van Milligen

I am answering this in the list for all who have asked privately!

I live on the coast of North Carolina, where fishermen & crabbers are
having as hard a time holding onto their livelihood as small farmers.
This small local fertilizer producer uses whole, live caught, menhaden
fish &/or blue crabs after 50% of the edible meat has been removed.
They have 3 products-all good, one approved by CFSA, NC state organic
certifying agency.  These descriptions & costs are from 5/14/99-the
last time I ordered.  You must call for bulk prices over 500 lbs.

Chanteyman Brand Organic Fertilizers, Beaufort, NC
email ukusa AT mail.clis.com
ph# 919-781-6933
       252-728-7645

Fishmeal Fertilizer 8-4-.05  Made from live caught menhaden-not scrap.
Stabilized at factory & analyzed to guarantee nutrients.  No chemical
nitrogen added to achieve water insoluble 8% nitrogen content.  Price:
3# $6.75-24# $24.50

Crabber's Choice 5-1-0.5  Crab shells are kiln dried, then pulverized.
No chemicals or stabilizers added.  I don't know why our agency
doesn't allow this!  4# $5.75-100# bags $55, min order 5 bags.

Crabber's Choice Plus 6-1-0.5-4# approved for certified organic use.
4# $6.50-100# bag $60, min order 5 bags.

Liz