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DEAR NEW FARM:
We planted a small organic vineyard last year and are interested
in processing the grapes for wine and grapeseed oil. I am
trying to locate a market for organic grapes, seeds and grapeseed
oil. I’d appreciate any ideas, tips or suggestions on
the subject.
Thanks,
Ivy
DEAR IVY:
A great place to begin is to list your farm on The
New Farm Locator™. This free service connects your
farm with businesses, other farmers, and individuals looking
for your specific products. It takes just a few minutes to
build a web page for your farm and put yourself on the map
for anyone who might want to be your customer.
And if you are still learning the ropes (or vines, as it
were) of growing grapes organically, take a look at The
Grape Grower: A Guide to Organic Viticulture by Lon Rombough
(Chelsea Green, 2002) in our online
bookstore.
As usual, ATTRA has a collection of resources. Check http://attra.ncat.org
under “horticulture,” or call (800) 346-9140 to
ask for organic grape growing information.
NF
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