Woody Cuts

Key Requirements

Land	Low to Medium
Labor	High
Capital	Medium

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Markets

Direct to Consumer
- Farmer's Market
- On-Farm Stands
- U-Pick

Pests & Disease

Disease and insect problems will vary with plants grown. Weed management is especially critical because competition from weeds can interfere with plant establishment and reduce the quality of plants.

Variable Cost per Acre

Costs and returns are presented as estimates. They will vary based on your farm and markets.

Variable Returns per Acre

Costs and returns are presented as estimates. They will vary based on your farm and markets.

Challenges

May take two to five years for a new planting to produce a marketable product.

Woody cuts production is labor and management intensive.

Opportunities

A number of plants can be grown on marginal land or wet sites that are unsuitable for other crops.

A plethora of marketing opportunities and outlets to sell the cuts to

Local growers will have the market advantage of being able to supply the freshest plant material, as well as being able to provide hard-to-find and difficult-to –ship specialty cuts.