04-30-2009, 12:49 AM
I agree about "value added" product. I've farmed on 2-3 acres for a while now, in WA and now in MT. I never made any money until I started making value added products from my crops. My main crop is Lavender and I've just opened a small retail shop selling my products exclusively. And... the best part is... finally making some money from farming. Not alot of money granted, but I'm happy. We are also planning a small specialty nursery to open next year. Niche markets seem to be best.
I think the ginger/garlic paste idea is great!!
I'd like to explore drying fruits grown in Hawaii and mixing in a hardy trail mix and granola. Course, I'd sell it here in MT where people are starving for anything remotely tasty.
Ann
And then, I dreamt about Hawaii... http://crazypineappledream.blogspot.com/
I think the ginger/garlic paste idea is great!!
I'd like to explore drying fruits grown in Hawaii and mixing in a hardy trail mix and granola. Course, I'd sell it here in MT where people are starving for anything remotely tasty.
Ann
And then, I dreamt about Hawaii... http://crazypineappledream.blogspot.com/
Enjoy the day! Ann