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Agricultural Business

Proper operating techniques are vital to running a successful agriculture enterprise. Unlike non-agriculture related businesses, there are various agricultural components to consider including land acquisition, growers permits, pesticide regulations, and so much more.
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Harvest Calendar

Harvest Calendar All Year Plants, flowers, mushrooms, eggs, fruit, nuts, lettuce, greens, honey January Avocados, macadamia nuts, strawberries, broccoli, kumquats, lemons, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, rhubarb, carrots, beets, tangerines, snow peas, sugar snaps, lettuce February Navel oranges, lemon...
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Crop Selection

The process of selecting a crop for your agribusiness is an entrepreneurial decision and requires situational consideration.
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Water Use & Conservation

Producers in San Diego County face unique and sometimes difficult challenges when dealing with water.
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Organics

Agricultural businesses have the option of farming organically. However, to claim your business as organic the completion of an organic registration through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is required per the State Organic Program (SOP). This process does cost a fee.
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Grading & Packing

All packaged commodities must indicate the total net quantity of a good on the principal side of the packages display. Not only this, but the amount displayed must also be accurate. The San Diego County Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures regulates these packaging requirements.
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AgriTourism & Direct Marketing

Direct Marketing takes place when growers sell their product directly to the consumer. This method of sales enables the grower to increase their profit margin compared to conventional wholesale marketing methods.
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Certified Farmers’ Markets

There are more than 30 Certified Farmers Markets that operate within San Diego County. Certified Farmers Markets are the most common form of direct marketing that local growers use to market their products directly to the consumer.
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Conventional Wholesale

Conventional and wholesale marketing alternatives include large lot direct sales, wholesalers, shippers, packers, brokers, commission merchants, cooperatives, etc.
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