- Author: Mark Bolda
We proudly announce the posting of our newest addition to the cost and production studies for berries on the Central Coast. Following some extensive review of grower practices, costs and returns, including some seriously close scrutiny and input by local experts, this study on organic fresh market strawberries is now ready.
First go to
http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/current.php
and then scroll down to organic, fresh market strawberries for Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties.
- Author: Mark Bolda
Mark Bolda, Laura Tourte, Rich De Moura and Karen Klonsky of University of California Cooperative Extension have authored "Sample Costs to Produce Fresh Market Raspberries" for primocane bearing varieties and this study is as of today is posted at:
http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/files/2012/RaspberryCC2012.pdf
The cultivation and production of fresh market raspberries on the Central Coast of California is a thriving industry of some 2500 acres. This study, which took several months of research and a number of thorough interviews with local raspberry growers (once again many thanks to each one of you!), is a thorough examination of this crop and its cultural methods (including the use of macro- tunnels), its costs and returns. For growers currently growing or considering taking on the production of fresh market raspberries in coastal California, "Sample Costs to Produce Fresh Market Raspberries" is a must have addition to one's library.
- Author: Mark Bolda
Mark Bolda, Laura Tourte, Rich De Moura and Karen Klonsky
of University of California Cooperative Extension have authored "Sample Costs to Produce Second Year Strawberries" which is now posted at:
http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/files/Strawberry2ndYrCC2011.pdf
Cultivation of second year strawberries (also known as "cut backs" or "renovations" by some) is a significant part of the strawberry industry on the Central Coast, currently covering some 15% of the total acreage. This study, which took several months of research and a raft of interviews with local strawberry growers (thank you all!), is a thorough examination of this cultural method, its costs and returns. For growers currently growing or considering embarking on the production of second year strawberries, "Sample Costs to Produce Second Year Strawberries" is going to be a really valuable piece of literature.