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  • From: Glenn <glenn AT smallfarms.com>
  • To: market farming <market-farming AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
  • Subject: Help out.
  • Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 11:44:20 -1000


Dear Alex:

There you go again with a great message!

Will you help small farmers / me with smallfarms.com?

glenn
Buy from the Farmer
http://www.smallfarms.com

> Andy,
>
> I have been looking at expanding our asparagus production. I contacted
> ATTRA and received
> a very thorough packet of information on culture, marketing and market
> assessment.
>
> The only thing I can't find anything on is FLAVOR. This is one of the most
> important
> things since we market direct. Our niche is freshness, flavor and unique
> varieties. Our
> Martha Washington is a good producer and has great flavor. I can't seem to
> get any flavor
> information on the new, high producing cultivars. Since you indicate that
> you would
> direct market your asparagus, I would encourage you to take flavor into
> account.
>
> Alex
>
> Andy wrote:
>
> > I'm thinking of starting an asparagus bed this spring and am curious as to
> > experiences marketing asparagus - which varieties seem to do best at
> > Farmers Markets or on-farm sales.



  • Help out., Glenn, 02/18/2000

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