Organic Blueberry Production in Florida
There is a growing market in the United States and globally for fresh fruits and vegetables with reported health-enhancing properties. This includes blueberries, which are high in antioxidants and have been reported to improve heart health and contain anticancer properties. Fresh-market blueberry s...
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There is a growing market in the United States and globally for fresh fruits and vegetables with reported health-enhancing properties. This includes blueberries, which are high in antioxidants and have been reported to improve heart health and contain anticancer properties. Fresh-market blueberry sales (conventional and organic) increased by 27% between 2013 and 2017, and that trend is expected to continue. In addition, there is an increasing level of consumer interest in organically grown produce (for environmental conservation, taste, and other perceived benefits), for which some consumers are willing to pay a premium over the price for a conventionally produced crop. This new 8-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department discusses various aspects of organic blueberry production in Florida and is intended for use by those currently using or interested in pursuing organic production. Written by Douglas A. Phillips, Peter J. Dittmar, Philip F. Harmon, Oscar E. Liburd, Danielle D. Treadwell, and Jeffrey G. Williamson.
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| spelling | doaj-art-409fa772fe5042388a0ae264fb76f3cd2025-02-07T13:48:07ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092021-01-0120211Organic Blueberry Production in FloridaDoug Phillips0Peter Dittmar1Philip Harmon2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2288-5148Danielle Treadwell3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7795-3932Jeffrey Williamson4Oscar Liburd5https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8827-5823University of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of Florida There is a growing market in the United States and globally for fresh fruits and vegetables with reported health-enhancing properties. This includes blueberries, which are high in antioxidants and have been reported to improve heart health and contain anticancer properties. Fresh-market blueberry sales (conventional and organic) increased by 27% between 2013 and 2017, and that trend is expected to continue. In addition, there is an increasing level of consumer interest in organically grown produce (for environmental conservation, taste, and other perceived benefits), for which some consumers are willing to pay a premium over the price for a conventionally produced crop. This new 8-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department discusses various aspects of organic blueberry production in Florida and is intended for use by those currently using or interested in pursuing organic production. Written by Douglas A. Phillips, Peter J. Dittmar, Philip F. Harmon, Oscar E. Liburd, Danielle D. Treadwell, and Jeffrey G. Williamson. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1400 https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/126018organicblueberryFlorida |
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