2013 kentucky blueberry growers season update. 2012 blueberry sales in 2012 the kbga marketed 4,000...
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2013 KENTUCKY BLUEBERRY GROWERS
SEASON UPDATE
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2012 BLUEBERRY SALES
• In 2012 the KBGA marketed 4,000 pounds to the Kentucky Public Schools for $14,000 ($3.50 per lb)
(no fees were charged)
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2013 BLUEBERRY SALES
• In 2013 the KBGA marketed 23,720 pounds to the Kentucky Public Schools for $94,880 ($4.00 per lb)
• Also, in 2013 we sold appx 6,000 pounds at $4.00 per pound from the store in Edmonton, KY for $24,000
2013 KBGA - KY Proud Blueberry Sales = $118,880
(5% market fee was charged)
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KBGA PAID MEMBERSAS FOLLOWS:
KBGA wrote 34 checks to members in June = $11,315KBGA wrote 8 checks to members in July = $9,014KBGA wrote 12 checks to members in Aug = $36,687KBGA wrote 8 checks to members in Sept = $25,204Schools paid farmers direct = $23,280(These farmers paid their 5% marketing fee)
Total paid to Farmers = $105,500
(There is some discrepancy due to different purchasing agreements)
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2013 MARKETING OPTIONS
• KBGA paid some members $3.00 per pound for blueberries in bulk delivered in lugs (provided sorting, packaging and delivery)
• KBGA paid most of our members $4.00 per pound minus 5% marketing fee = $3.80 for blueberries delivered packaged and ready to market (provided delivery)
• KBGA set up the sale and the member delivered themselves
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EXPENSES
• Lease• Electric• Water• Phones• Labor• Packaging• Delivery – Paid a $1per mile for delivery +
labor• Sales
• 5% doesn’t cover the expenses
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2014 MARKETING AGREEMENT
• The KBGA is working on a new Marketing Agreement for the 2014 season. The agreement will be designed to clearly lay out the responsibilities of both the Association and the members.
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QUALITY CONTROL ISSUES• Wet blueberries
• Condensation in the bags
• Poorly Sorted blueberries
• Weight problems
• Soft, Cull blueberries
• Fruit fly larvae
• Returned Blueberries
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CULL FOUND IN 10 LB BOX
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CULL – 94 IN 10 POUNDS
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WE NEED TO IMPROVE QUALITY
• The KBGA expects all farms to have some form of Integrated Pest Management in place.
• Either Conventional or Organic
• GAP – Good Agricultural Practices
• Increase inspections on intake
• KBGA would like to move towards blueberries being delivered in bulk so that we can sort, wash, dry, and flash freeze to ensure quality
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NEW EQUIPMENT
In 2013New Walk-in Cooler New Walk-in Freezer2 Blast FreezerCleaning BeltFreezer BlanketsStove
In 2014 Cleaning Belt Air bed Dryer Booth Washer Stand Mixer Dish Washer for Lugs Stove
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WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER
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BLAST FREEZERS
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IMPROVING QUALITY
• Blueberry Dryer
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NEW SORTING BELT
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NEW SORTING BELT
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BOOTH WASHER
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AIR BED DRYER
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STAND MIXER
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PARTS
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DISH WASHER FOR LUGS
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DISH WASHER PARTS
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STOVE
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US HIGH-BUSH BLUEBERRY COUNCIL
• Blueberry Tax
• $12 per ton
• Next year increases to $18 per ton
• Applies to a farmer that produces more than 2000 pounds per year
• KBGA is expected to collect it as a first handler
• www.blueberry.org/
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CERTIFIED FACILITY
KBGA is now a FDA Certified Facility
With the warehouse and the kitchen approved for processing
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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY BLUEBERRY VALUE-ADDED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
• KBGA has been working with Dr. Tim Woods and the Food Systems Innovation Center to develop recipes for value-added products.
• The project is designed to maintain a high price for Kentucky Proud blueberries
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KBGA WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THE CERTIFIED KITCHEN AND
FACILITY AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY AND MEMBER USE
• Diversification Other Fruit & Vegetable High Tunnel
KBGA is looking for ways to make the facility useful throughout the year.
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QUESTIONS?COMMENTS?
IDEAS?