Market Farming

[Glenn <glenn AT smallfarms.com>]

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.