Market Farming

[Willie McKemie <mf AT austinfarm.org>]

> 
> What price do you charge for okra? Last year, I charged $4/quart. A few
> people didn't like the price, but the ones that knew what it was, didn't
> mind paying it, or didn't complain. 

I pack it in 1-1.2 lb poly bags and retail it at farmers markets for $3 
or 2fer $5.  For grocery stores, it is $1.25, 28 bags in a banana box.

We're actually selling only about 4-8 boxes a day, but are picking more 
like 10-12.
> 
> Also, if you can pickle it, that really sells great for me.

I'm working on a pickled okra deal, "hot garlic pickled okra".  It 
looks like I can retail that for $6 /qt; jar and processing cost is 
about $2.50.
http://austinfarm.org/homegrown/okra.html

BTW, I'm afraid the cougar screamer is not making it on my peas.  I'm 
going to survey them soon and will give a more detailed report.

Willie