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The US domestic supply of organic grains is falling short as demand increases. Organic farmers cite barriers that include a lack of understanding about buyers' preferences. This publication presents findings of a researc  More...
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This publication provides information about the product mix, advertising, marketing, and other business practices of U.S. landscape firms and compares them by their business diversification strategies (landscape only;  More...

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Pork processors have established marketing grids that discount the value of carcasses heavier or lighter than a specified weight range. To avoid these discounts, most commercial producers visually evaluate the body we  More...

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The Purdue Agribusiness Management Simulation, designed to be used in agribusiness management courses, lets students run a virtual feed and fertilizer store in order to learn about inventory, pricing, human resources,  More...

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Allan Gray, professor and director of Purdue's Center for Food and Agricultural Business, talks with two farmers in this online webinar to explore the needs, desires and motivations of today's large commercial producers.  More...

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This 12-page publication helps business owners and entrepreneurs take the steps necessary to develop and deliver effective elevator pitches to showcase their businesses in two minutes or less. Included are two examples a  More...
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Publication providing beef cattle producers information on preconditioning, a management practice for preparing calves for a successful feedlot experience. Covers team building, weight gain, herd health and nutrition and  More...
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8-page publication discussing what small-scale aquaculture producers should know about marketing their products, including making marketing part of their overall planning process.  More...
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This 4-page publication explains the future opportunities for U.S. hog producers and the steps they will have to take in order to meet the Chinese market's increasing demand for pork.  More...
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8-page publication to help farm business managers make strategic decisions in seven areas: business enterprise focus, growth/downsizing, marketing and channel linkages, financial structure and business model, organizatio  More...
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This production guide is produced for the Midwest strawberry industry. Sections include management, economics, plasticulture production, and marketing.  More...

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Vertical coordination in the pork industry will continue to increase for many reasons. Some producers with stronger balance sheets will be looking for risk management strategies that generate a stable (although probably  More...
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This publication discusses risk-sharing negotiations, arbitration and how to negotiate long-term contracts.  More...
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4-page publication explining how farmers' market masters, vendors, and roadside stands can use the Women, Infants and children (WIC) Program.  More...
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Food Safety Regulations for Farmers' Markets 8-page publication that explains food safety regulations so that market masters and vendors can keep consumers safe at farmers' markets.  More...
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4-page publication explaining the steps necessary to start a farmer's market.  More...
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12-page publication explaining the four "P's" of marketing: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. Includes a set of worksheets to help you tailor your marketing mix to your customers'.  More...
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12-page publication explaining the seven elements of a business plan. Includes descriptions of common business plan errors.  More...

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4-page publication describing 10 dangerous business planning assumptions that entrepreneurs can avoid once they are aware of them.  More...

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This 16-page publication describes the five forces that can influence an industry: bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of buyers, threat of new entrants, threat of substitutes, and rivalry among competitors.  More...
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8-page publication provides an overview of the fresh-cut produce industry and of the melon industry in Indiana and discusses available opportunities for Indiana melon growers in the fresh-cut fruit indistry.  More...
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This publication discusses the effectiveness of newsletters, including what they do well and their limitations.  More...
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Soybean producers' market alternatives may have a major impact on their income. This publication uses survey data of Indiana soybean producers to identify and understand the types of markets available to them as well as  More...
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To find out how common forward pricing practices are in Indiana Purdue Extension surveyed Indiana soybean producers representing various farm sizes and regions. This publication discusses that survey's findings with resp  More...
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Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses brings the business planning process alive to help today's alternative and sustainable agriculture entrepren  More...

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This publication presents an overview of popcorn production practices for both commercial and home use purposes and includes management involved in growing, harvesting, conditioning, storing, and marketing.  More...
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The green industry, in Indiana and nationally, is broad-based and strong. This publication provides evidence of the green industry's linkages with other industries and information that policy makers can use to increase t  More...
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