For those of you wishing you
had a crystal ball to look into the future of the environmental horticulture production
industry for 2014 here is as close as it gets.
UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department (FRED) Dr. Hayk
Katchatrayn and Dr. Alan Hodges give their perspective for the Florida Nursery
and Landscape Industry for 2014. Overall
in their opinion it looks like there will be a similar year as last year.
Factors that will affect the increase of sales will be the housing and
construction market, homes sales, consumer sentiment, and general
employment. Increases in these areas
will generally lead to support in sales of environmental horticulture
products. As an industry we need to be
exacting in knowing our costs and diligent in finding new market outlets for
our products to increase sales and profit growth. Remember we are in a mature to declining
industry where competition abounds forcing a downward movement in prices. A bright spot however on the horizon looks to
be the landscaping market. This segment
of the industry still seems to have some growth left in it. Here is Dr. Katchatrayn’s 22 minute report
that you can download and view yourself just follow this link. http://tiny.cc/greenreport2014
1/15/14
Frost Cloth and Pots for Sale
A local grower is trying to sell seven rolls of Agrifabric
Pro70 20'X140' - brand new, still in the original wrapping. They were
never used and he is willing to take offers on them. He also has several
hundred used NSI 10,000S squat pots that were previously used for blueberries.
They are 20 gallon pots and he is wanting $2.00 a piece for them. If you would like more information please
give Shawn a call at the extension office 813-744–5519 ext. 54147.
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