Success StoryLocal strawberry production



Local strawberry production

Author: Shawn Wright

Planning Unit: Horticulture

Major Program: Local Food Systems

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Introduced a new producer to plasticulture strawberry production.  She and her children were interested in adding a new crop to their existing market that would come in early and increase traffic to the stand.  In addition she also had opportunity for wholesale contracts.  Myself and the RCARS crew assisted her in field preparation, planting, fertilization, pest management, and winter protection.  

She was featured in the local newspaper

https://www.nolangroupmedia.com/jackson_times_voice/strawberry-fields-forever/article_5d312f08-b0d9-11ea-bdb9-53eec574c6f0.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share&__FB_PRIVATE_TRACKING__=%7B%22loggedout_browser_id%22%3A%22b5c35a54f2ee304c348aa0a63d95dd54f4cb5493%22%7D&fbclid=IwAR0jOe-eFFg6djBexgJKAab5iNtecTyuf2OzfHDa_LVtl1htHl1EW2rlb_I  


and will be planting again this year.






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