Many of the major retail supermarkets have been steadily increasing their sourcing of fresh produce out of the state. You will likely find Kentucky produce specifically promoted in your local supermarket this summer as it becomes available. Local produce for local markets is a marketing trend that appears to be under way all across the country. Several new shipping point and marketing cooperatives for produce have been formed and will each be expanding the amount of production they will be handling this summer. Cabbage, cantaloup, tomatoes, and pumpkins are all projected to increase in activity across the four major coops in the state.
Many farmers are in the planning and planting mode right now.
Be certain to make market planning a part of your planning activity. It should pay big dividends and minimize surprises for these high input, high value, management-intensive crops. Agricultural Economics Home Page College of Agriculture University of Kentucky For problems or questions about this Web Page, contact Karen Pulliam .