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7/24-7/30 Farmers Market Price Summary E-News
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Many farmers choose to market and sell their products directly to consumers. While some set one price for the duration of a market, others change their prices according to their costs of production or to match prices of other vendors in the market. All of these strategies present challenges in maximizing revenue for the producer, often times resulting in missed opportunities to realize more income.
In response to this pressing issue, Cornell Cooperative Extension has designed a project seeking to provide vendors across eastern NY with timely farmers market price data summaries that examine regional variations in the pricing of the same seasonal products.
To fulfill the goals of this project, Cooperative Extension staff will be travelling to markets each week to record the prices of products. Aggregating these prices will then allow staff to determine regional differences and opportunities to increase price. This data can be used by farmers to adjust prices and, therefore, increase revenue and profit.
CCE's Farmers Market Summary Reports are merely one of many ways vendors and farmers, such as yourself, can receive this information in these upcoming months! Look for CCE staff at your local market to receive flyers, or follow us on Facebook and other social media sites based off your region!
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Important Notes About Project Data
- Check out some of the price averages for new products being tracked in August! Price averages for these products will be released starting next week! New products include...
LEG OF LAMB
SHOULDER PORK ROAST
RIB-EYE STEAK
CHICKEN GIBLETS
EGGS
HONEY
- Products labelled as NC determine that those are the average prices for products produced using non-conventional methods. This includes organic, natural, grass-fed, etc.
- Spaces left blank conclude that not enough data was available for that product to provide an accurate average for the week
- Regions are defined as the following! Find your county to see where you fall!
CAPITAL REGION:
This region is defined by counties including Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene.
MID-HUDSON REGION:
This region is defined by counties including Putnam, Ulster, Dutchess, and Orange.
SARATOGA LAKE GEORGE REGION:
This region is defined by counties including Washington, Saratoga and Warren.
NORTHERN REGION:
This region is defined by counties including Clinton, Jefferson and St. Lawrence.
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Vegetable Summary
This summary includes pricing data on eleven varying vegetable products. These products are tracked and recorded depending upon the growing methods used during production: Conventional vs. Non-Conventional.
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Capital
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Mid-Hudson Region
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Saratoga/ Lake George
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Northern
Region |
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Unit |
Average Price
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Average Price |
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Average Price |
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Average Price |
Beefsteak
Tomatoes
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lb. |
3.00 |
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2.95 |
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| Beefsteak Tomatoes NC |
lb. |
4.00 |
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3.00 |
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3.50 |
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Carrots
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bunch
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2.50 |
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3.00 |
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2.58 |
| Carrots NC |
bunch |
3.00 |
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3.19 |
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3.50 |
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3.25 |
| Cherry Tomatoes |
lb. |
3.79 |
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3.50 |
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3.06 |
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4.00 |
| Cherry Tomatoes NC |
lb. |
5.00 |
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4.04 |
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4.19 |
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| Heirloom Tomatoes |
lb. |
3.00 |
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4.50 |
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| Heirloom Tomatoes NC |
lb. |
4.25 |
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4.25 |
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4.17 |
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| Red Potato |
lb. |
3.50 |
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1.50 |
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3.19 |
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4.00 |
| Red Potato NC |
lb. |
4.00 |
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2.00 |
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4.00 |
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| Russet Potato |
lb. |
4.00 |
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| Russet Potato NC |
lb. |
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3.00 |
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| Salad Mix |
1/2 lb. |
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| Salad Mix NC |
1/2 lb. |
7.00 |
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6.50 |
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5.16 |
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| Shelled Pea |
pint |
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3.75 |
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| Shelled Pea NC |
pint |
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4.00 |
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| Sugar Snap Pea |
pint |
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3.00 |
| Sugar Snap Pea NC |
pint |
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4.00 |
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Sweet Corn
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dozen |
7.04 |
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5.40 |
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6.28 |
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5.00 |
| Sweet Corn NC |
dozen |
9.00 |
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8.00 |
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8.75 |
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| Yellow Potatoes |
lb. |
4.38 |
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2.00 |
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5.00 |
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4.00 |
| Yellow Potatoes NC |
lb. |
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Fruit Summary
This summary includes pricing data on three fruit varieties and honey. These products are tracked and recorded depending upon the growing methods used during production: Conventional vs. Non-Conventional.
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Capital
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Mid-Hudson Region
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Saratoga/ Lake George
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Northern
Region |
| Product |
Unit |
Average Price
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Average Price |
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Average Price |
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Average Price |
| Blueberries |
pint |
4.50 |
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4.00 |
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4.69 |
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3.19 |
| Blueberries NC |
pint |
5.00 |
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5.50 |
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4.83 |
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4.00 |
| Honey |
lb. |
9.13 |
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8.00 |
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6.25 |
| Honey NC |
lb. |
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6.00 |
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| Raspberries |
1/2
pint |
5.67 |
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5.00 |
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| Raspberries NC |
pint |
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4.00 |
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| Strawberries |
pint |
3.00 |
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3.25 |
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5.00 |
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| Strawberries NC |
pint |
3.58 |
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3.00 |
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6.00 |
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Meat Summary
This summary includes pricing data on six varying cuts of meat.
These products are tracked and recorded depending upon the growing methods used during production: Conventional vs. Non-Conventional. Be sure to check out our new cuts of meat coming next week for the month of August!
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Capital
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Mid-Hudson Region
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Saratoga/ Lake George
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Northern
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Unit |
Average Price
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Average Price |
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Average Price |
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Average Price |
| Breakfast Sausage |
lb.
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8.63 |
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Breakfast Sausage
NC |
lb. |
11.24 |
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9.50 |
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9.95 |
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| Ground Lamb |
lb. |
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9.00 |
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| Ground Lamb NC |
lb. |
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11.50 |
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| London Broil |
lb. |
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| London Broil NC |
lb. |
10.95 |
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10.00 |
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14.25 |
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| Pork Tenderloin |
lb. |
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Pork Tenderloin
NC |
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17.49 |
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12.50 |
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19.28 |
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| Skirt Steak |
lb. |
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9.00 |
Skirt Steak
NC |
lb. |
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14.00 |
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14.00 |
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"LA-Based Thrive Market Takes On The USDA To Redefine Food Stamps In A Digital Era"
June 28 2016- Thrive Market, developed by Gunnar Lovelace and Nick Green, is an online marketplace that strives to provide a magnitude of products from toiletries to organic foods straight to consumer doors. In recent news Thrive has began petitioning against the USDA to allow for the validity of food stamps on their website. Lovelace says, "We don't believe healthy food should only be available to those who can afford it, or to those who live in close geographic proximity to a grocery store." While this article explores the many potential positive features of such an expansive program, it does not address the potentially negative effects associated with the abuse of food benefits. Check out the article by following this link, and become part of the discussion about our nation's food supply!
http://bit.ly/2aA37Ov
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From left to right: CCE Educator Margaret Smith, 2015-2016 NYS 1st Alternate Dairy Princess Courtney Dearnley, and 2015-2016 Columbia County Dairy Princess Emily Ooms. |
A Letter From Our Staff
My name is Margaret M. Smith and I am the Columbia and Greene 4-H Agriculture and STEM Community Educator. This summer I was privileged enough to help out with Farmers Market data collection in regions of southern NY.
I got my start in agriculture education through my local 4-H club and FFA chapter. While working my way through servant leadership in these great organizations I took a job on a certified naturally grown produce farm in the heart of the black dirt region in Pine Island NY. From there that job turned into a career and a passion for sustainable food practice and educating the public on where their food comes from.
Farmers Markets are a great way for the general public to be educated and connected to their farms and most importantly there food. It really gives people a chances to have a sense of ownership and pride in their communities and the food they put on their table for their families. This project is a great opportunity for not only farmers, but for consumers to be able to explore the in depth process that goes into the pricing of the goods they consume. DON'T FORGET TO THANK A FARMER!
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For More Information About the Project Please Contact....
Lindsey McMahon Steve Hadcock
Summer Intern CAAHP
Market Development Educator
(518)828-3346 x205 (518)828-3346 x106
Jesse Strzok
ENY Production Economics Specialist
(518)746-2419
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